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After all his research is stolen, an astrophysics student makes a bargain with a woman in order to get it back. Neither is prepared for the old wounds that will open or the connection they will make when they risk it all. Starring Dermot Mulroney, Darren Mann, Alyssa Goss, Sonja Sohn, and Mena Suvari--a thriller where a young ex-con risks his freedom to track down the estranged daughter of a fellow inmate. BreakwaterWORLD PREMIERE, SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS, & AFTER PARTY More Details "GLORY" meets "DANCES WITH WOLVES." When a soldier deserts from battle, he soon discovers the true cost of war through a young heroic black man, who teaches him the real meaning of Freedom. Starring Emily Bader, Odessa A’zion, Jennifer Esposito, Domenick Lombardozzi, Annabella Sciorra, and Nicholas Cirillo, Esposito’s filmmaking debut boldly shines a light on the never-before-seen women of the beloved mob movie genre. Fresh KillsOPENING FILM, SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS, & AFTER PARTY More Details During lockdown in Italy, Roxanne, a gruff pipe organ restorer struggles to control her obsessive attraction to Lucia, her new 20-year-old mute assistant. An exploration of our aching need for human connection and touch. A struggling actor and writer is on the path to finally make a big break in her career. But she’s going to have to put her complicated life back together in the aftermath of a tragic event. A story examining the complexity, ridiculousness, and intersection of faith, creativity, family, and grief that shows how we often think we only have one chance to figure it all out, but the reality is, we have a million chances to get it right. Montreal’s underground nightlife is legendary. Follow Ramy, a poet from the Middle East who is in Montreal for med school, and thanks to his partying cousin, meets two local girls and embarks on a relationship that shows him his destiny. A young performer is stuck under the harsh demands of her father and their community's expectations. During a night out to let loose and have some fun with her friends, she meets a young man with whom she quickly forms a bond, forcing her to question everything she has known. Starring Tim Realbuto, Vivica A. Fox, Taryn Manning, Matt Peters, Coolio, and Sally Kirkland, a story filled with inspiration and joy about an obese multiple sclerosis patient who takes up his late Father's sport of boxing to find inner peace. Natascha McElhone (The Truman Show) stars as Carmen, a woman finding a new start to life. After her elderly brother, who was a priest, passes, she’s no longer expected to devote her life as caretaker. Through a set of odd circumstances, she finds herself hearing confessions in a local church, to the delight of many parishioners and the horror of the authorities. Starring Sol Miranda (Unbreakable Kimmy Schnidt), Victoria Cartagena (Batwoman), and Tovah Feldshuh (Star Wars: Resistance, The Walking Dead), the beautiful story about a Latinx mother and daughter facing major life changes and how their love challenges and sustains them. When the Chang siblings’ dad begins not acting normal and won’t leave the house, they set out to deal with dad, leading them to reconnect and discover they have a lot more in common than they think. Filled with humor and heart, a case study on relationships of all kinds and what we have to do to protect them. A modern screwball comedy concerning Susan and Henry, who are hosting a dinner party while trying to make good on a lie concerning the recent death of their "father." Unexpected guests arrive, causing the night to unravel despite Susan’s best efforts. A deliriously fun comedy-fantasy in which a millennial discovers that the world she knows is just a simulated version of reality that is being shut down. Suddenly, she's the only one who wants to stick around. In the dangerous high-stakes world of illegal pool gambling, Diana, a smart, tough newcomer, charms veteran Nick into taking her under his wing. They prepare to risk it all to defeat the world champion, but soon find themselves in more danger than they ever imagined. Starring Constance Wu, the moving story of several people in the SF Bay Area trying not to admit they’re failures. It’s a very funny and deceptively intricate comedy about the enormous pressure people are under to be happy and successful in this life, which for all we know might be a massive simulation. Starring Ace Bhatti, Laila Rouass, Lauren Patel, Navin Chowdry, and Shaheen Khan, a comedy w/ heart aboiut a dutiful husband and father who's festering secrets are exposed. After coming out to her parents, an Asian-American teenage girl takes off on a road trip with her nerdy best friend to meet her online crush. “Egghead & Twinkie” is a coming-of-age story created by and for Generation Z. In a small town, a group of former classmates gathers at an Airbnb on the night of their tenth high school reunion. The night takes a harrowing turn when an attempt at revenge falls apart. After covering up a hit and run on the way to their valedictory desert trip, three high school graduates face the true test of their friendship when they become entangled in a deadly crime ring imbroglio. Starring Steve Zahn, Jess Gabor, Judy Greer, and Rosalyn Sanchez, the beautiful story of a young girl, Large Marge Bickford, “Butt too big, boobs too small-generation XL”, who after a great loss, flees to Mexico in search of the father she barely knows. Two women at a crossroads meet on a pilgrimage in Oaxaca, Mexico. Hope seeks a sense of self in her mother’s land. Soledad struggles to free herself from the ghost of her past. Together, they walk in communion with local pilgrims as they seek inner peace. Starring Colin Mochrie (Whose Line Is It Anyway?), Luke Davis (That Was Awesome!), and Amber Nash (Archer), a hilarious comedy following the craziness that ensues when a struggling comedian reluctantly returns home for the holidays. There, she must deal with her unconventional family and ultimately face a life-changing decision. Mack wants to get away to her family’s rustic cabin and spiritually connect with her recently deceased sister. A nice idea…that is, until her Type-A bestie and her offbeat friend decide to show up too—leading to emotional highs, lows, and all in between. Starring Sheila Vand (A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night), Matt Dillon (Crash, Drugstore Cowboy), Isabela Rosellini (Blue Velvet), Anna Gunn (Breaking Bad), Christopher McDonald (Thelma & Louise), and Joaquim de Almeida (Clear and Present Danger), a hilarious political satire, set in the near future, which follows an Iranian-American woman as she navigates what it means to be a “free American” while uncovering a devious government plot. Featuring folk rock icons Indigo Girls, renowned pianist Vijay Iyer, and famed Jamaican rapper/activist Talib Kweli, a transformative documentary exploring the most intense and unique relationship between music artists and their fans. A young woman’s attempts to spare her 13-year-old half-sister from toxic parenting propels her into an absurd custody battle, forcing her to confront her own past traumas. After all his research is stolen, an astrophysics student makes a bargain with a woman in order to get it back. Neither is prepared for the old wounds that will open or the connection they will make when they risk it all. Piotr signs up for a smoking cessation program. By mistake, he enrolls in an enigmatic self-development course where, under the influence of the charismatic Leader, he begins to question his relationship, which he had considered perfect…until now. When the Chang siblings’ dad begins not acting normal and won’t leave the house, they set out to deal with dad, leading them to reconnect and discover they have a lot more in common than they think. Filled with humor and heart, a case study on relationships of all kinds and what we have to do to protect them. A modern screwball comedy concerning Susan and Henry, who are hosting a dinner party while trying to make good on a lie concerning the recent death of their "father." Unexpected guests arrive, causing the night to unravel despite Susan’s best efforts. Starring Constance Wu, the moving story of several people in the SF Bay Area trying not to admit they’re failures. It’s a very funny and deceptively intricate comedy about the enormous pressure people are under to be happy and successful in this life, which for all we know might be a massive simulation. Starring Ace Bhatti, Laila Rouass, Lauren Patel, Navin Chowdry, and Shaheen Khan, a comedy w/ heart aboiut a dutiful husband and father who's festering secrets are exposed. After coming out to her parents, an Asian-American teenage girl takes off on a road trip with her nerdy best friend to meet her online crush. “Egghead & Twinkie” is a coming-of-age story created by and for Generation Z. A blisteringly hot summer day. Psychotherapist Ina notices something is wrong. But she doesn't have time to worry about it. She wants to please everyone around her yet doesn’t know how. But then…everything changes. Gloria can’t sleep. At 30-years-old, she has never had an orgasm and doesn’t get along with the men she meets. After moving to a new home, she discovers an invisible entity there who introduces her to new pleasures. But what will she do when she meets a man from the world of the living? Two people desperate to change the world embark on a provocative and artistic journey through the beautiful streets of Saint-Tropez, a small village in the South of France. But, how far are they willing to go to create the transformation that will make them both happy? Jessica is a lot of things – a New York City high school drama teacher, a loving wife to her nerdy husband Gordon, and two weeks shy of turning forty. But, she’s not a mother…yet. To impress his boss and father-in-law-to-be, Wiley heads to India two weeks before the wedding with the goal of corralling a wild card manager in the company. However, what Wiley can’t predict is the unlikely partnership they will form, as both men embark on a crackpot journey through India—each running from his own personal demons. Starring Steve Zahn, Jess Gabor, Judy Greer, and Rosalyn Sanchez, the beautiful story of a young girl, Large Marge Bickford, “Butt too big, boobs too small-generation XL”, who after a great loss, flees to Mexico in search of the father she barely knows. Starring Colin Mochrie (Whose Line Is It Anyway?), Luke Davis (That Was Awesome!), and Amber Nash (Archer), a hilarious comedy following the craziness that ensues when a struggling comedian reluctantly returns home for the holidays. There, she must deal with her unconventional family and ultimately face a life-changing decision. Ever wondered what it would be like if a Looney Tunes cartoon came to life? Look no further than this wacky comedy and supernatural epic about a drunken applejack salesman who must go from zero to hero and defeat hundreds of beavers. An irreverent, unconventional, and poignant love story that explores our eternal search for love-all while tackling social issues - surrogate parenting, infidelity, woman’s role in family and society, sexual freedom… Starring Sheila Vand (A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night), Matt Dillon (Crash, Drugstore Cowboy), Isabela Rosellini (Blue Velvet), Anna Gunn (Breaking Bad), Christopher McDonald (Thelma & Louise), and Joaquim de Almeida (Clear and Present Danger), a hilarious political satire, set in the near future, which follows an Iranian-American woman as she navigates what it means to be a “free American” while uncovering a devious government plot. A struggling actor and writer is on the path to finally make a big break in her career. But she’s going to have to put her complicated life back together in the aftermath of a tragic event. A story examining the complexity, ridiculousness, and intersection of faith, creativity, family, and grief that shows how we often think we only have one chance to figure it all out, but the reality is, we have a million chances to get it right. A fresh, vibrant, and youthful adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” is played out in a house of university students, whose party spins out of control. Szilvi makes a quick decision: she flees her wedding and jumps into Petya’s taxi—who just happens to be going to his own bachelor party that evening. Their day around Budapest together will become their adventure and their story. Rejoice in the inspiration of the enthralling story of Charlie, a man who has lived in America most of his life. But, when he tries to repatriate back to Armenia, he's greeted with the harsh reality of 1947 Soviet Communism and will find his own inner courage. This year’s Kaiser Permanente Thrive Award Winner follows a full-time single mother of two nonverbal autistic adults, as she fights for her dream to build a community for those alike to live a better and safer life. An inspirational film about rising above. Starring Tim Realbuto, Vivica A. Fox, Taryn Manning, Matt Peters, Coolio, and Sally Kirkland, a story filled with inspiration and joy about an obese multiple sclerosis patient who takes up his late Father's sport of boxing to find inner peace. Taylor, a 14-y-o adoptee, has secretly grown obsessed with finding her birth family in Korea-putting a strain in her adopted family’s home. Befriending a neighbor, who helps her locate her Korean roots, Taylor embarks on a journey of discovery and unforeseen truths. The powerful and inspirational story of a man traveling with three mules fights to maintain his nomadic lifestyle in the American West. Natascha McElhone (The Truman Show) stars as Carmen, a woman finding a new start to life. After her elderly brother, who was a priest, passes, she’s no longer expected to devote her life as caretaker. Through a set of odd circumstances, she finds herself hearing confessions in a local church, to the delight of many parishioners and the horror of the authorities. Executive produced by Fred Armisen (Portlandia, Saturday Night Live), a moving portrait of an eccentric New York family navigating the chaos that divides them, yet finding what makes them alike will help them reunite. Starring Sol Miranda (Unbreakable Kimmy Schnidt), Victoria Cartagena (Batwoman), and Tovah Feldshuh (Star Wars: Resistance, The Walking Dead), the beautiful story about a Latinx mother and daughter facing major life changes and how their love challenges and sustains them. Deep in the jungle of Central Vietnam, lies a magnificent underground kingdom. Hang Son Doong (“mountain river cave”) is the largest cave passage in the world and a place of spectacular beauty. The paradise is now in danger from those who would develop there. But there are those who would fight to protect the delicate eco-system. In a dusty filing cabinet in Monterey, California, a 1938 film is discovered that depicted a joyous Japanese-American community just before their lives are destroyed. Along with this remarkable never-before-seen film was a trove of signed petitions demanding the restoration of civil rights to those same Americans. The gripping story of an African-American woman determined to force Harvard University to cede ownership of photos of her great-great-great grandfather--who was an enslaved man named Renty. With a focus on Lanier and her lawsuit, it is a captivating journey, both powerful and inspirational. A thriving community sustained for decades by waves of immigrants becomes the target of white nationalists intent on killing the latest arrivals: Muslims. When they attempt to recruit a local man with a conscience, he infiltrates them, partnering with the FBI, and risking his life to prevent the attack. Two people desperate to change the world embark on a provocative and artistic journey through the beautiful streets of Saint-Tropez, a small village in the South of France. But, how far are they willing to go to create the transformation that will make them both happy? An urgent and intimate look at America, told through the stories of farmers living at the intersection of climate change, globalization, and a mental health crisis. On a road trip with her unfaithful boyfriend, Ellie discovers she has DID (once called multiple personality disorder) and that her fractured identities are offering them clues about her mysterious past. Three women travel to the remote atoll of Pukapuka in the Cook Islands. Can they reconnect with their identity? A deeply moving, poetic, and reflective story on memory, loss, and the universal search for wholeness. Parents and teachers around the world struggle with kids’ dependence on devices today. How might we better prepare our kids for this digital world? The pounding heart of roller derby: powerful, self-sufficient women. A vital and relevant story of triumph, loss, strength, determination, and a search for balance between individuality and community. Featuring folk rock icons Indigo Girls, renowned pianist Vijay Iyer, and famed Jamaican rapper/activist Talib Kweli, a transformative documentary exploring the most intense and unique relationship between music artists and their fans. This year’s Kaiser Permanente Thrive Award Winner follows a full-time single mother of two nonverbal autistic adults, as she fights for her dream to build a community for those alike to live a better and safer life. An inspirational film about rising above. The story of two baby boomer musical brothers who grew up in San Jose, California, had a hit record, and joined scientology. It destroyed their band and separated the brothers for 28 years. A tale about second chances and awakening. The powerful and inspirational story of a man traveling with three mules fights to maintain his nomadic lifestyle in the American West. Executive produced by Fred Armisen (Portlandia, Saturday Night Live), a moving portrait of an eccentric New York family navigating the chaos that divides them, yet finding what makes them alike will help them reunite. Deep in the jungle of Central Vietnam, lies a magnificent underground kingdom. Hang Son Doong (“mountain river cave”) is the largest cave passage in the world and a place of spectacular beauty. The paradise is now in danger from those who would develop there. But there are those who would fight to protect the delicate eco-system. In a dusty filing cabinet in Monterey, California, a 1938 film is discovered that depicted a joyous Japanese-American community just before their lives are destroyed. Along with this remarkable never-before-seen film was a trove of signed petitions demanding the restoration of civil rights to those same Americans. The gripping story of an African-American woman determined to force Harvard University to cede ownership of photos of her great-great-great grandfather--who was an enslaved man named Renty. With a focus on Lanier and her lawsuit, it is a captivating journey, both powerful and inspirational. A thriving community sustained for decades by waves of immigrants becomes the target of white nationalists intent on killing the latest arrivals: Muslims. When they attempt to recruit a local man with a conscience, he infiltrates them, partnering with the FBI, and risking his life to prevent the attack. An urgent and intimate look at America, told through the stories of farmers living at the intersection of climate change, globalization, and a mental health crisis. Three women travel to the remote atoll of Pukapuka in the Cook Islands. Can they reconnect with their identity? A deeply moving, poetic, and reflective story on memory, loss, and the universal search for wholeness. Parents and teachers around the world struggle with kids’ dependence on devices today. How might we better prepare our kids for this digital world? The pounding heart of roller derby: powerful, self-sufficient women. A vital and relevant story of triumph, loss, strength, determination, and a search for balance between individuality and community. Featuring folk rock icons Indigo Girls, renowned pianist Vijay Iyer, and famed Jamaican rapper/activist Talib Kweli, a transformative documentary exploring the most intense and unique relationship between music artists and their fans. Filled with humor and powerful drama, an intensely realistic look at modern love through the lens of two romantics navigating their way through a new relationship. Rejoice in the inspiration of the enthralling story of Charlie, a man who has lived in America most of his life. But, when he tries to repatriate back to Armenia, he's greeted with the harsh reality of 1947 Soviet Communism and will find his own inner courage. When a troubled couple escape to their rural farmhouse for a weekend of re-connection, they realize that their ability to save their marriage will literally determine the fate of humankind itself. Starring Amanda Brugel (The Handmaid’s Tale, Kim’s Convenience). A young performer is stuck under the harsh demands of her father and their community's expectations. During a night out to let loose and have some fun with her friends, she meets a young man with whom she quickly forms a bond, forcing her to question everything she has known. Starring Tim Realbuto, Vivica A. Fox, Taryn Manning, Matt Peters, Coolio, and Sally Kirkland, a story filled with inspiration and joy about an obese multiple sclerosis patient who takes up his late Father's sport of boxing to find inner peace. Taylor, a 14-y-o adoptee, has secretly grown obsessed with finding her birth family in Korea-putting a strain in her adopted family’s home. Befriending a neighbor, who helps her locate her Korean roots, Taylor embarks on a journey of discovery and unforeseen truths. Natascha McElhone (The Truman Show) stars as Carmen, a woman finding a new start to life. After her elderly brother, who was a priest, passes, she’s no longer expected to devote her life as caretaker. Through a set of odd circumstances, she finds herself hearing confessions in a local church, to the delight of many parishioners and the horror of the authorities. Starring Sol Miranda (Unbreakable Kimmy Schnidt), Victoria Cartagena (Batwoman), and Tovah Feldshuh (Star Wars: Resistance, The Walking Dead), the beautiful story about a Latinx mother and daughter facing major life changes and how their love challenges and sustains them. Based on a true story, a moving and potent portrait of a woman in the aftermath of trying to take her own life, and her journey of self-discovery, newfound friendship, unwavering love, and a life she never imagined possible for a girl like her. A spiritual and emotional journey of a burned out British video editor Danny, as he travels to the same beach town in Goa (India) where his hippie parents had met back in the 70's during the heydays of hippiedom. There, he find inspiration…and, could that be love, too? A fateful encounter of two married couples from two opposite social classes, who seem to have nothing in common. They are brought together by momentous events that will bind them together for the rest of their lives. In the dangerous high-stakes world of illegal pool gambling, Diana, a smart, tough newcomer, charms veteran Nick into taking her under his wing. They prepare to risk it all to defeat the world champion, but soon find themselves in more danger than they ever imagined. Starring Constance Wu, the moving story of several people in the SF Bay Area trying not to admit they’re failures. It’s a very funny and deceptively intricate comedy about the enormous pressure people are under to be happy and successful in this life, which for all we know might be a massive simulation. A reformed ex-convict with a debt to repay picks up his former cellmate from prison and drives him wherever he wants to go. As they travel the desolate landscape, both men seek redemption and a second chance. "GLORY" meets "DANCES WITH WOLVES." When a soldier deserts from battle, he soon discovers the true cost of war through a young heroic black man, who teaches him the real meaning of Freedom. Starring Emily Bader, Odessa A’zion, Jennifer Esposito, Domenick Lombardozzi, Annabella Sciorra, and Nicholas Cirillo, Esposito’s filmmaking debut boldly shines a light on the never-before-seen women of the beloved mob movie genre. Fresh KillsOPENING FILM, SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS, & AFTER PARTY More Details Drowning in debt, JJ, a young woman from the US, escapes from Los Angeles to Baja, looking for an old lover. She never planned to have 14-year-old Mexican teenager, Esmerelda, change the direction her trip would take, as well as her path in life. During lockdown in Italy, Roxanne, a gruff pipe organ restorer struggles to control her obsessive attraction to Lucia, her new 20-year-old mute assistant. An exploration of our aching need for human connection and touch. Discovering all their neighbors have left for winter, two star-crossed lovers hatch a devious plan to ditch work, tour the neighborhood, and visit every single empty house for a drink. Startling revelations are revealed…until their once idyllic life becomes uprooted for good. Starring Steve Zahn, Jess Gabor, Judy Greer, and Rosalyn Sanchez, the beautiful story of a young girl, Large Marge Bickford, “Butt too big, boobs too small-generation XL”, who after a great loss, flees to Mexico in search of the father she barely knows. An exhilarating and taut drama wherein a war crimes tribunal investigator goes to Belgrade to hunt a man whom everybody thought was dead. Two women at a crossroads meet on a pilgrimage in Oaxaca, Mexico. Hope seeks a sense of self in her mother’s land. Soledad struggles to free herself from the ghost of her past. Together, they walk in communion with local pilgrims as they seek inner peace. On a road trip with her unfaithful boyfriend, Ellie discovers she has DID (once called multiple personality disorder) and that her fractured identities are offering them clues about her mysterious past. Mack wants to get away to her family’s rustic cabin and spiritually connect with her recently deceased sister. A nice idea…that is, until her Type-A bestie and her offbeat friend decide to show up too—leading to emotional highs, lows, and all in between. An irreverent, unconventional, and poignant love story that explores our eternal search for love-all while tackling social issues - surrogate parenting, infidelity, woman’s role in family and society, sexual freedom… A beautiful slice-of-life drama about Robel and his best friend Fahmi, who embark on a journey to drop off a suitcase with medicine and cash. However, an unexpected turn transmutes Robel’s simple errand into an odyssey across a rapidly gentrifying city. In this adult coming-of-age story, Harper takes medical tourism to a new level as she escapes city life to have her abortion in a small cottage resort town on a long weekend. While there, she experiences her childhood playground in a new light. When truck driver Kiran hears pounding on a shipping container and finds a young Mexican-American girl inside, his already tumultuous life takes a drastic turn as he seeks to reunite her with her family. An electric one night stand between Sylvia and Ethan is quickly derailed by a disturbed and possessive ex-lover who triggers them to descend into a dark weekend. Clemence looks after her sister Romane, who was disabled in a car accident as a teen. But, when Clemence returns home one night with her new boyfriend, Guillaume, and he begins to form a bond with Romane, the bonds the sisters have created begin to crack and force new decisions. Love, sex, and disillusion in the modern world. Lucy is unhappy at work and unhappy with her partner. No surprise she finds herself on the cusp of a not-so-secret affair. But, while this new relationship may seem like what she needs, the answers are far more complicated. Two old friends; one VERY big ask. Two childhood friends find themselves in Vegas on the same weekend, and one night together—with one life-altering favor—will change everything for them both. Montreal’s underground nightlife is legendary. Follow Ramy, a poet from the Middle East who is in Montreal for med school, and thanks to his partying cousin, meets two local girls and embarks on a relationship that shows him his destiny. Elena loses her ability to have children. Facing a choice between conceiving in vitro with her husband Leon, and adapting her life-transforming theatre program for orphans in Africa, Elena will have to reinvent the word "mother". Inspired by a true story. Seoul 2022: Six people's lives intersect in unexpected and ominous ways over the course of four days, as they each face danger, chaos, possible love, and…something else. A young woman’s attempts to spare her 13-year-old half-sister from toxic parenting propels her into an absurd custody battle, forcing her to confront her own past traumas. Three teens in Lisbon are on the precipice. With uncertain futures and shadows from their past and present…and not one of them can pretend nothing ever happened. November 11, 1918, somewhere on the western front. A German pilot barely survives a crash near a trench. He will have to hide his identity and find a way to leave the trench and join his camp. But his enemies are starting to suspect something… Starring Willa Fitzgerald, John Magaro, Bruce Campbell, Jon Cryer, and Richard Kind, A 1970s-era Watergate conspiracy thriller and comedy following a White House transscriber who is thrust into scandal after obtaining the only copy of the infamous 18 ½ minute gap in the Nixon tapes. Starring James Marsters, Jordan Peele, Christopher McDonald, Robert Englund, and Sid Haig, the story of Les, a guy down on his luck who wakes to find an explosive device has been implanted in his neck. That’s just the beginning of his troubles. Starring Dermot Mulroney, Darren Mann, Alyssa Goss, Sonja Sohn, and Mena Suvari--a thriller where a young ex-con risks his freedom to track down the estranged daughter of a fellow inmate. BreakwaterWORLD PREMIERE, SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS, & AFTER PARTY More Details As Australia recovers from unprecedented fires, a filmmaker and two conservationists travel deep into the outback to track and record animals. However, the well-equipped trio discover a new terrifying species…which is now intent on hunting them. This true one-take feature film follows Milly, an adulterous rideshare driver navigating the nighttime streets of Hollywood who goes to great lengths to take his troubling double-life to the grave... only to dig a grave for himself. In the dangerous high-stakes world of illegal pool gambling, Diana, a smart, tough newcomer, charms veteran Nick into taking her under his wing. They prepare to risk it all to defeat the world champion, but soon find themselves in more danger than they ever imagined. In a small town, a group of former classmates gathers at an Airbnb on the night of their tenth high school reunion. The night takes a harrowing turn when an attempt at revenge falls apart. October 1992. A group of law students head to a remote home upstate where a girl disappeared two years earlier. Will they be able to unravel what really happened? On an isolated farm in what appears to be the 1800s, a tyrannical father preaches fire and brimstone, while the devout mother preaches obedience. But, their flock has had enough, and an uprising is only the start to uncovering the years of lies. After covering up a hit and run on the way to their valedictory desert trip, three high school graduates face the true test of their friendship when they become entangled in a deadly crime ring imbroglio. Jessica is a lot of things – a New York City high school drama teacher, a loving wife to her nerdy husband Gordon, and two weeks shy of turning forty. But, she’s not a mother…yet. Ever wondered what it would be like if a Looney Tunes cartoon came to life? Look no further than this wacky comedy and supernatural epic about a drunken applejack salesman who must go from zero to hero and defeat hundreds of beavers. An electric one night stand between Sylvia and Ethan is quickly derailed by a disturbed and possessive ex-lover who triggers them to descend into a dark weekend. Seoul 2022: Six people's lives intersect in unexpected and ominous ways over the course of four days, as they each face danger, chaos, possible love, and…something else. November 11, 1918, somewhere on the western front. A German pilot barely survives a crash near a trench. He will have to hide his identity and find a way to leave the trench and join his camp. But his enemies are starting to suspect something… On the battlefield a soldier is hit with a blinding light and wakes up in a room with no doors, windows, or exits. He radios for help, but the only person he reaches is a woman claiming to be trapped in a similar room. Can they find a way out before it's too late? Starring James Marsters, Jordan Peele, Christopher McDonald, Robert Englund, and Sid Haig, the story of Les, a guy down on his luck who wakes to find an explosive device has been implanted in his neck. That’s just the beginning of his troubles. As Australia recovers from unprecedented fires, a filmmaker and two conservationists travel deep into the outback to track and record animals. However, the well-equipped trio discover a new terrifying species…which is now intent on hunting them. In the vein of Blade Runner, a female slave deprived of her senses and memories finds herself discarded by society, yet one man discovers her value. A deliriously fun comedy-fantasy in which a millennial discovers that the world she knows is just a simulated version of reality that is being shut down. Suddenly, she's the only one who wants to stick around. A comet is about to destroy the human race in a few months. Three sisters who have been living separately for a long time, come to live together after the death of their father. Will they once again become a family right at the end of the world? An unstable farm girl becomes prisoner to a beast to cure her father's illness. A modern retelling (with a twist) of the classic ‘Beauty and the Beast” fable. After undergoing an experimental time travel “process” that sends a man into his future, he investigates the man he has become, by engaging in a romance with his future self’s girlfriend in a mindbending reality. One-hit-novelist Guy Laury’s (Jay Duplass) been selected for a very exclusive (and mysterious) island winter-residency. On the cliff’s edge of obscurity, he stumbles onto a lost manuscript, a decades-old murder-mystery and a culture of ghosts, demons and mythology that could be the key to his redemption. A hand-drawn (digital) animation simulating the phenomena of sound synesthesia made as a multimedia collaboration with the Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra (SJO). Obsessed with the loss of his sister, an old janitor creates a magical world through collage, hoping to bring her back. But when he thinks he has found her, his perfect world falls apart... Back Home Again is an animated short film with an all-star voice cast to help build mental health awareness and spark conversations in communities across the world. Berta feels she has still a lot to do before she can say she’s lived. Jonas doesn’t have time to die. Mrs Wohlgemut realises on her 80th birthday that her brightest days are still ahead of her. An unwitting accomplice in the business of extinction begins an epic journey. After running from his friends, an anxious teen confronts his anxieties through a painted void. An unexpected event can change everything. A silhouette emerges inhabiting oneiric landscapes. Inspired by the terrible killings, hatred, and division of 2020; here’s a friendly reminder from your besties at House of Chai to embrace our differences and love one another. a young Latina professional's prophetic dreams become all too real when an invisible danger causes catastrophic loss. Gen Z teens from NYC recount their dreams and nightmares from the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, which are brought to life through vivid imagination. An animated interview from Dave Sardy about his rise to becoming a multiple Grammy award winning music producer. During his show, a TV host freezes, remembering his disappointment with his mother, his identity crisis, and one ugly green suit. FACE is a hyper-real CGI conceptual film driven by silent thought-provoking emotion where the creator opens a window to their Autistic world. A short stroll is full of surprises and adventures for a tiny Roly-Poly. A secluded forest where the borders between caring and controlling become thinner with every thread. As the first animated film to star a character with Down syndrome, Freebird is the coming-of-age story of Jon, a boy who learns to navigate the world with a loving mother, an absent father, a classroom bully, and a life-long crush. In 5 minutes, we watch 45 years of his life flash by. A boy learns to navigate the world with a loving mother, an absent father, a classroom bully, and a life-long crush. This music video for FREEDOM by Jordan Hart also doubles as the short film FREEBIRD. In an anti-realist world, a mysterious protagonist leads us on a journey: responding to, reuniting, and even becoming her encounters with nature. “What does the hangman think about, when he goes home at night from work?” Rashaun is a coveted pick for the NBA draft. The snag… Rashaun’s passion isn't basketball, instead, he desires to be a sculptor. March 2020. The planet locks itself in. Our world is being drained of its substance and digital life forms are multiplying, like these couples who meet in a virtual universe. What if the crisis was not the pandemic, but the derealization of our lives? Immaculate Virtual is a film essay contemplating the nature of reality, intimacy, and loss in the bewildering space where technology and humanity intertwine. The grisly folk tale of Lady Betty, the only female executioner in Ireland, as told by two old friends who can’t agree on the details. Thirty-five years after Moon-walking astronauts placed special reflectors on the lunar surface, scientists have used these devices to test Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity to unprecedented accuracy. Louise, ballerina at the Garnier Opera in 1895, rushes home after a show but is stopped by a friend asking for money. Louise knows what to do in order to repay her. Inspired by the traumatic fates met by many in Uganda’s violent political past, “Miika” is a haunting tale of desperation birthing courage in a young and passionate heart. In 2016, I went to vote at the same polling place where I was registered and had voted for a decade. This time I was told my name wasn’t on the voter rolls… The fearless bassist of a quirky punk band shakes things up when she performs a séance that will forever alter the future. A woman living with anxiety and depression finds unexpected hope in a suicide attempt. The great advantage of "nothingness“ is that it is free. Poised through the eyes of the manipulated, the problem presented to the audience is the reality of greed and control by those who deem themselves leaders upon populations seen as necessary sacrifices. A story of a girl and her teddy bear as she grows up and they grow apart. After running from his friends, an anxious teen confronts his anxieties through a painted void. After coming out to her parents, an Asian-American teenage girl takes off on a road trip with her nerdy best friend to meet her online crush. “Egghead & Twinkie” is a coming-of-age story created by and for Generation Z. FIRST DOWN is a gripping documentary that profiles an underdog team in America’s first all-girls tackle football league. This band of misfits and outcasts compete for the title while tackling their struggles both on and off the field. A group of girlfriends prepare for the anticipated summer party in a cramped bathroom. Between boy talk and makeup, Mercedes navigates her blossoming attraction for her friend Julia. Haunted by their childhood memories, Chinese-American drag sensation Sky returns to their hometown to confront their estranged father. Attempting to start a new chapter in life, Jay moves in with her high school best friend (a woman with whom she used to be secretly in love) and befriends a charismatic gay man who has long given up on love. Just another day in the inevitable cycles of love, loss, and everything in between. The powerful and inspirational story of a man traveling with three mules fights to maintain his nomadic lifestyle in the American West. Starring Constance Wu, the moving story of several people in the SF Bay Area trying not to admit they’re failures. It’s a very funny and deceptively intricate comedy about the enormous pressure people are under to be happy and successful in this life, which for all we know might be a massive simulation. A high blood sugar attack, a house turned upside down and a cross-country trip on a mobility scooter. A surreal fever-dream inspired by the isolation and suffocation of quarantine. A passionate pilot is challenged by her grandmother to live her life on her own terms but finds herself at a crossroads when that could mean revealing her grandmother's long-buried secrets. On a stormy New York City night, a man finds shelter in a small 99¢ pizza shop. However things begin to quickly unravel when he asks for a slice of pizza, and it's revealed that all is not as it seems. On a film set, there are always unforeseen events. Some days, it's all there is. And sometimes it's even worse. Starring Michael Cera (Superbad), Hannah Gross (Joker), and Sophia Lillis (It), a dynamic story wherein the plan to make a trip back home as short as possible begins to unravel as Eric finds himself balancing the challenging relationship with his two sisters and his addiction to a local poker game. Following the death of her mysterious Amah (grandma), a young chef is haunted during her first night of dinner service at a high-pressure Michelin Star kitchen. A young Mexican girl and her mother, separated in the forest, are hunted by Border Patrol agents and something even more sinister. Four women explore the constructs that have helped shape their sexual confidence. Three American lives are radically changed during the tumultuous summer of Covid-19 (2020). Dating can be challenging at times. Knowing how to approach someone can be even more challenging...but it doesn't have to be. A post-trauma experience of a young woman and her daughter who were forced to leave Ukraine for Europe after the Russian invasion. Ashkasha is a living being guided by curiosity. This causes her to lose her head and get trapped in the depths, where she is submerged in a journey of… Winner of Unity & Inclusion Award for NASA's International Cinespace contest!!! Seven-year-old Aura loves everything space. Today is the day her dreams come true, she becomes an astronaut. Triana is an Andalusian woman who needs to fight against tradition. She arrives in a village full of mysticism and women, where her mission is to liberate them. Shawn specialises in awkward sex scenes and awkward sex scenes only. When she receives a call from her former mentor, Shawn is overjoyed at the opportunity to prove her skills and the worth of her style on set. This music video is a portrait of a man exploring the subconscious journeys we go on in our dream states, and the parallels they end up mirroring in our waking lives. During the Irish Great Famine, a grieving farmhand’s life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a ghostly thief and is led on a journey of hope. A sleepwalker is banished from his village for committing a "serious sin" while asleep. This decision is also announced to all the surrounding villages so that no one hosts or feeds him. As he makes his way to the city, he is unaware of what is headed his way. Four office employees try to find privacy in the workplace. A young couple with Down’s syndrome must overcome prejudice and danger, to try and save the AI baby they want to adopt. A film about the disposability of disability. On the final day of the American withdrawal from Afghanistan, a prosecutor in Kabul seeks the help of a journalist in California to get evacuated before the Taliban takes full control of the country and captures her. On a cloudy London day, an American babysitter takes care of two young British sisters. Parental instincts and the fragility of misunderstandings rise to the surface, as she realizes something is amiss. 1954 - Panic erupts when the citizens of Bellingham, Washington notice strange cracks in their car windshields. What is causing this mysterious phenomenon? King Richard II has returned to England from war in Ireland to discover that Henry IV has laid claim to his throne and home. This episode is an epically reimagined excerpt from Shakespeare’s “Richard II” (1595). Set in the Navarre space colony, a down-on-love noble finds himself besmitten. This episode is a comedically reimagined excerpt from Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labour’s Lost” (1590). Friends from NYC’s South Asian diaspora form a dance company that both celebrates their heritage and addresses social issues that have personal resonance for them. Inside 14-year-old Mali's head, everything is about dancing. She's a bgirl, 'breaking' her way from battle to battle. But she's looking for more. A gripping psychological thriller in which a woman, consumed by her own demons, must confront a relentless stalker who blurs the boundaries between nightmare and reality, forcing her to question her sanity. A day in the life of ten girls from remote and regional areas of Australia who have been selected for a songwriting mentorship program. Narrated by Neil Patrick Harris, "Billion Dollar Babies" is the unbelievable, but true story of the toy craze that started it all, and its legacy of chaos that put the wheels of modern-day Black Friday shopping riots into motion. Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids More Details In a dingy factory we find an army of robots banging out bird cages on an assembly line all under the eye of a soulless security camera, until a one-eyed red finch flies in with the power of love and an ass that won’t quit. By a stream in the woods - a place between worlds - two women find each other ankle-deep in the water, letting go of what's past and wondering what will come. Artist Sabrina Nelson explores grief and healing through her work as she meditates on the tumultuous moment in history in which she finds herself creating. A couple's relationship is pushed to the brink as they investigate a strange noise that's woken them in the night. After the death of his little brother, Johnnie sets out to put on a Viking funeral in his honor. A custom-built boat, flaming arrows, and a California lake steeped in childhood memories sets the stage to make this wistful last wish a reality...we hope. Written and performed by MARS Marshall, "The BOI's Failed Crown" is a poetry film that delves on longing and desire through the angle of reclaiming the Black Trans body. Starring the incomparable Timothy Spall (“Harry Potter”), Leanne Best ("Star Wars: The Force Awakens”), and Mark Lewis Jones ("Star Wars: The Last Jedi”), a story that captures the exhilaration of glam rock mania through a vibrant and energetic celebration. A surreal music collaboration with the Aussie band Telenova. Inspired by a shared love for the work of David Lynch and French New Wave, Bones plumbs… This relationship is gonna be tough to get over. When a girl wakes up from having a breast reduction she receives a letter. The letter is from the breast tissue that was removed from her mammaries. An Indian man must unpack childhood trauma inside a family heirloom in order to live again. A young Muslim woman and her family discuss a peacekeeping solution for their overly aggressive ‘White Elephant’ gift exchange. A mesmerizing merging of choreography by Martha Graham, music by Philip Glass, and footage of Bull Rider/Modern Dancer Ouncie Mitchell. If dance is movement in the form of symbolic communication, then Bull Riding, is a culture of dance with the arena as it's stage. Heavily-pregnant Pearl (Gemma Arterton, "Quantum of Solace," "Kingsman: The Secret Service") leaves the house in distress and rages against the world, as she tries to process a hidden pain. Uncovering the multifaceted life of 40-year-old single mother and online sex worker, Sinead. Call Me Mommy delves into the various origins and effects of ‘Mommy Issues’ in Sinead’s personal and professional world. On Halloween night, an arrogant TikTok influencer refuses to acknowledge her cultural appropriation of Mexican culture as strange things happen in the shadows. Through an energetic pop anthem, a woman addresses her date’s blind spots and challenges his ‘Nice Guy’ persona. A young woman thinks that nothing is real, and it turns out she’s right. Somebody’s watching her – but who? Little Mousey got an invitation to one of the best restaurants in town: the Cat Cafe. Those who get the invitation are invited to experience the most exquisite dinner of their lives, but what waits behind the magnificent doors of the Cafe? An edge-of-your-seat adventure telling the most incredible, yet true, story of modern-day pirates told from the perspective of the people who bravely pursue them in order to bring them to justice. The beautifully-crafted story of a man who fights a lone, harrowing battle against a Kafkaesque system that refuses to recognise he’s alive. But, the story behind the story is much more than anyone could have imagined. A man is promised a new world when his friend invites him to an authentic Asian Restaurant, where the various use of Chopsticks plays a culturally shocking role in his mind-blowing dining experience. Dan always wanted to be an actor, but instead of achieving his dreams, he ends up a chromakey technician on movie sets. Covered in a bright green suit from head to toe, he is stuck in a rut until he gets offered an audition and the possibility to step into the limelight. When a car bomb detonates while she’s babysitting, Rosa must bring her sister to safety by convincing her that aliens have arrived to greet them. A neurotic waitress with a phobia of coins struggles with visions of the microscopic world of dirt and germs. As she fights to control her darkest fears, reality falls apart. A young woman is imprisoned by her inner thoughts in a caffeine-fueled assessment of her co-dependent relationship. Set in St Kilda, Australia, an elderly woman’s peaceful retirement is interrupted when her husband takes up a bizarre new hobby. Claire, a woman in her late 30s, goes to her parents' house for Christmas dinner and pretends to be pregnant in order to get her family off her back...and her ovaries. A mysterious conquistador obsesses over a group of villagers in 16th century Spain. While trying to sneak out of her house, a Mexican-American girl meets an unexpected friend. A story where two neighbors get acquainted in an unprecedented way during an unprecedented time. A computer designed to flag violent internet content starts creating its own, with the inventors as the subjects. On Halloween night, a young woman is terrified into a monstrous transformation. Athens 2022. Rumor has it that after dark, a genderqueer robber is roaming the city streets. A few sleepless Athenians will cross paths with this elusive creature and for the first time in a while, they will go to sleep. To survive the night, a teenage boy from a broken home must uncover the mystery behind his silent stalker. Starring Amy Acker (Angel, Cabin In The Woods), James Carpinello (The Punisher, Gotham, The Blacklist), and introducing Jack Carpinello. When Danny steals his older brother's air rifle, the introverted Harvey is keen to have a go. Heading to the desolate country lanes they embark on a day of exploring. It isn't long before one stray pellet irreparably damages the boy's blossoming relationship. A Dad risks his life…by volunteering as the crossing guard at his kid’s school. Starring the always captivating Gemma Arterton (“Quantum of Solace”), the story of a teenager with Down's syndrome helps herself, and others, to escape from accusations of witchcraft. A superb comedy that takes place in a society where the state has the power to determine who can and cannot father children. Four men attend a remote, government-sanctioned retreat, where they’re left to their own devices and must prove they have what it takes to become fathers. A part time driver’s last ride of the night may be the last ride of his life. Determined to finally repair her strained relationship with her mother before becoming one herself, a pregnant daughter battles with her naysaying inner voices and a lifetime of anger, fear, and disappointment, ultimately stumbling into a moment of profound healing. Five unique individuals take us on a journey where their achievements shine beyond preconceived ideas of what is possible. Mike wants to make music with his favorite dead musician, TUPAC, so he hires a medium and heads to the recording studio. When nine-year-old Ehsan sees a deer at the window at midnight, he decides to go out in the snow to guard the house and not let the deer take his brother’s life. A desperate search during a strange and sudden evacuation. Traversing their differences and their pasts, Romi and her brother Yoni hike the Israeli desert. An intimate portrait of four women making ends meet while searching for themselves. Mothers, daughters, sisters and servants of God, they navigate the complexities of being a woman; the delicate balance of ambition, joy, shame, desire, and the shapes they bend themselves in to find and keep love. Stefan is lonely with a blinding ambition to make friends. One day, he stumbles upon a diamond in the woods. Unable to reach it, the solution presents itself in the form of an even smaller man. Friends from NYC’s South Asian diaspora form a dance company that both celebrates their heritage and addresses social issues that have personal resonance for them. Inspired by a poem from Dalton Day, "Do You Hear Those Crows" is a meditation on the cycles of life which shape the human experience. With a sense of wonder, the film explores the complex emotions revealed in natural forces: chaos and order, growth and decay. All Don wants is a quiet life in the Scottish Highlands. Unfortunately the Universe has other plans. Twin brothers. A bag of chalupas. A dead body. Now's their chance to prove themselves as bounty hunters—and chase their lifelong dream. The story of two creatures that need to eat dreams from human children. They go inside the children's rooms trying to make a snack but something mysterious happens and changes the future of all. A hotel lobby is the crucible where a brilliant, ruined drunk battles his demons one last time. This true story reveals what happens on the day Bill Wilson turns down a drink and creates Alcoholics Anonymous. In the abandoned hangar of a young girl's fantasy, a gang of bloodthirsty fashionistas are figuring out exactly how to assemble the ideal man. A singer is terrified of losing her voice and thinks someone is out to steal it. A man carrying a dangerous bag seems to be in way over his head when he's confronted by an array of colorful and dangerous characters. After watching her gallant knight die at the end of the film, it’s up to the determined Princess Hilderose to take matters into her own hands to stop her love and earn her happily ever after. When a young girl hitchhiking is picked up by a stranger, who ends up taking whom for a ride? Akio visits Nishimuro family, a kimono dealer, to tune their piano. Teru, a daughter of the store, appears there and farts accidentally in front of Akio. She leaves the place while hiding her embarrassment. However, Akio falls in love with her for some reason... Charlie and Gerald reunite their failed 2000's boy band for a competition whose prize money could remedy all of their financial woes. What could go wrong? A mysterious masked and paranoid character flees after being tormented by phantasmagoric hallucinations. But he will end up trapped in a dark and surreal labyrinth that confronts him with himself. How are the ghosts of today? An animated exploration of the beginning stages of being a parent and bonding with your child. In a near future when women rule the world, a politician visits a "Grooming School" to snag a trophy husband, but her boring date takes a turn when her Stepford-y match stops pretending to be something he's not. The history of Fotokemika comes alive through ageing photographs, telling the story of the once proud factory and of a bygone era and an all but forgotten art. Mirae, a Korean student comes to the States and enrolls in a filmmaking class that she always wanted to take. However, she can’t think of a good story and decides to film a clichéd short film about her story of hardships in filmmaking as an international student. I'll never stop searching for you, no matter where it takes me. Natalie Song (17) returns home with her childhood friend, Joanne Cheng (18), to celebrate Chinese New Year at the Cheng household. But, navigating festivities that were once inviting will prove much more challenging than the girls thought. A sailor takes a sudden and unexpected voyage. The story of a lonely man, a dead alien, and a rock and roll song. A real estate agent desperate to sell a foreclosed house gets more than he bargained for when he shows it to a couple whose marriage is falling apart. A shift at a metal foundry provides the basis for a meditation of life as a pressure machine. Pola is a nickel miner and family man in Indonesia. Through Pola’s eyes we see the unspoken side of green technology, paid for by Pola and his village. In the final hour of a crowdfunding campaign, a struggling animator starts to transform into his most popular character: An ice cream cone named Fudgie Freddie. Produced/Directed by LGBTQ, full cast LGBTQ/Non-binary. 'G Flip’s “Waste of Space” Music Video Is a Testament to Nonbinary Strength' - Them Magazine… When not seeing difference makes you very different. An intimate portrait documentary of Spandau Ballet's Gary Kemp which explores an artist's journey towards making a solo album. A glimpse into the life of Gina, the Dog Whisperer of Skid Row. When Chloe is gifted a mysterious crystal, she finds it gives off more than just good vibes. A peaceful morning at the playground turns into a stroller standoff when two overly ambitious fathers escalate a sustainability argument into a duel - because this playground ain't big enough for the two of them. College bound Erik must learn to take care of his younger sister Nora after their undocumented mother goes missing. Starring the wonderful Betsy Brandt ("Breaking Bad") and written and directed by Joanna Gleason (“Into the Woods”), “THE GROTTO” is a magnificent feelgood romantic drama about loss, strength, love, and new beginnings. After discovering old diaries and notebooks, artist Jaime Sunwoo examines her shapeshifting penmanship and wonders why she's never had a consistent style. Through playful paper puppetry and animation, she reflects on what handwriting means to her personally, its significance throughout history, and its relevance in our computerized world. A man tries to film a birthday message during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this modernized, comedic update on the Washington Irving classic short story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” awkward science teacher Ichabod Crane… Somewhere in an enigmatic and dystopian future, a queen gets entertained by her very own brutal talent show. She loves him. He loves her… and heroin. A lonely hitman from New York City travels to small towns around the country trying to find meaning in his inconsequential life as he fulfills his… When a phone sex operator is accepted into Oxford University, she must confront her live-in mother, a codependent hoarder, about her decision to move across the globe. A novice stay-at-home vlogger is in the middle of making a video when her husband returns home from work. Their exchange turns deadly as the camera keeps rolling... Powerhouse singer/songwriter Kaya Stewart’s upward trajectory came spiraling down around her in the midst of a global pandemic, as her anxiety and OCD… On the eve of his 30th birthday, a gay slacker must overcome his crippling insecurities in order to find love. The elderly at the nursing home have their heads shaved. The protagonist who works there sees them but can't read their expressions. However, from one instance, he finds himself looking closely at their faces. Somewhere foggy - a place in a VR game where the purpose is to find your own house while starting somewhere unfamiliar. Jeong-Im begins to enjoys the game a little too much, only to find that it does not seem to end. In a therapy session, a patient tries to eliminate all the feelings, thoughts, emotions, and questions through breathing practices, and eventually thinks of nothing in her head. Breathe along with the film. In 2030, the British government passed a law requiring that all male - female courting/dating be regulated by them, through a dating app. So far the effect on relationships has been…not what they expected. For teenager Danny, with regards to musical taste – he did it his way. He got a kick out of Sinatra, not Sheeran. Regrets? Potential social isolation. But will his love for Ol’ Blue Eyes get under his skin – or be his salvation? An alcoholic seeks the comfort of strangers on a video chat website after her infant daughter disappears. There, she encounters a mysterious woman who may have the answers she's desperate for. On a call with her absentminded father, a simple question sets off an anxiety prone woman. A journalist investigates Europe's most innovative Escape Game. A married couple struggles to "accommodate" one another in the lead-up to a high-stakes business lunch. Original film, home videos, and stock footage combine to tell stories of love, separation, and the memories reinterpreted by dreams. Going beyond the media blockade of Australia's apocalyptic megafires first-hand, see the volunteer firefighters who fought against all odds protecting their communities from total annihilation. A struggling married couple try to improve their relationship by joining a self-help group. What could go wrong? A pregnant pioneer woman and her family meet a supernatural fate after breaking from their wagon train to California and ignoring a series of ominous dreams. On a small, secluded island, history unfolds, as the chapters are woven into a visual encyclopedia. Through a series of vignettes, the often inexplicable behaviors of contemporary humans are observed and commented upon by a droll narrator. Narrated by the timeless Stephen Fry. An absurdist dance and animation extravaganza about when cult followers turn on their leader. John Leguizamo visits Rikers Island Correctional Facility to perform his one-man Broadway show Ghetto Klown for an audience of over 400 inmates… Hand drawn animation, a surreal landscape, incredible music….what more can this alien world want? Child's play turns into a bizarre challenge. Recently divorced Carmen and Franco work through their fervent relationship to support their daughter Sol when she gets her period for the first time. When COVID-19 forced his school to close and remote learning proved impossible, a teacher in Guatemala built a classroom on wheels to bring education directly to his students. In the throes of early pandemic lockdown, the threat of closure looms large over San Francisco’s historic queer bars. As the caretakers of these spaces look after their deserted venues, phantoms of the past and future begin to bleed into the present. Witness the reality of homelessness in Tokyo and a man who found family living among them. An animated short film that takes viewers into a utopian future where plaque psoriasis no longer exists. With a glimpse into what a world without psoriasis looks like, we can start to fully understand the emotional toll of the disease, empathize with sufferers, and grasp the importance of finding a cure Joy and Harry are trying to have a baby. One night, Joy swallows a spider in her sleep. When Joy subsequently develops an insatiable appetite for flies, it dawns on her that there may be more than one way of becoming a mother. When a kind-hearted prison officer (Oscar Isaac, Dune, "Star Wars," "Inside Llewyn Davis") is transferred to the letter room, he soon gets involved in an inmate's personal affairs. Also starring Alia Shawkat ("Arrested Development," "Search Party"). In 2018, an Israeli pre-military class took a trip to Tzafit river, when a powerful flash flood took the lives of ten young members. Thoughts of … A woman reflects on her past and wonders about her future - while having an abortion. Do-Rodriguez and Reyes, folk arts teachers at Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy in San Pablo, CA, could not create an in person community altar because of Covid-19 restrictions. So, the filmmakers were invited to create a film to convey their creative process and stories of loss, gratitude, and healing. On a deep space exploration, Captain Lorena is betrayed by the one person she thought she could trust. She finds letters full of love her dad wrote her years ago. A black sheep attempts to eulogize her mother with a story about pigeons. The sense of humor performed by an octogenarian in Cornellà. Maruja lives with her husband in San Ildefonso, a working-class neighborhood of Cornellà, on the outskirts of Barcelona. She gets bored at home and often goes out in search of fresh air that makes her smile, always with her shopping cart. A harsh military event sent two friends on different life paths. One became the quintessential family man, while the other prefers plants to people… A deaf African-American woman remembers the sounds of her childhood in Allensworth, the first town built and owned by African-Americans. A Man's commitment to his job takes a dark and surreal turn for the worst. A suicidal nine year-old boy struggling with his gender identity crosses paths with an unraveling but lovable Drag Queen. Iris feels stuck between caring for her young daughter and her father Max. While trying to save the local movie house from shuttering its doors, Iris reconnects with the soon-to-marry ex-love of her life, and she is forced to choose between her family and herself. One mother will go to any lengths to bring her daughter back from the dead. A hunter, tormented with the approaching death of his wife, is confronted with his emotions. The riveting story behind one of the most famous cases of the past century shines powerfully with an all-star cast that includes Abigail Breslin, Ryan Phillippe, Luke Wilson, Emily VanCamp, Mireille Enos, Enrique Murciano, Josh Bowman, Sebastian Quinn, Brent Sexton, Taryn Manning, Nolan Gould, Andy Garcia, and Donald Sutherland. Unable to afford a fancy holiday, a family decides to fake one by hiding at home and posting photoshopped pictures on social media. Children cowering in terror, hiding from the unknown, only to be transported to a futuristic corridor where their anxieties are personified as a shrouded monster. The film tells the story of Yona, a nurse in the internal medicine department, on her last day at work. A presidential visit at the hospital interrupt… In a dysfunctional Italian family, a mother attempts to save her brood through gourmet cooking. During the pandemic, Alice went back to her own country and started to take classes online in the middle of the night, day after day--trapped in a small room, with the computer screen her only window to the world. A weird journey following her escaped cat and her laptop is unexpected and welcomed. A music video from Jeff Hilliard called MULLETUDE. A powerful father-son story about youth, growing up, and photography. An emotional conversation about oral sex will change their relationship forever. A woman moves into a new apartment, but strangely discovers she’s the only resident in the building. An ode to the body’s five senses, delivered by a death-row inmate with little time left to enjoy them. Tim Blake Nelson and a diverse team of animators from Latin America and the U.S. bring to life this bittersweet tale of regret and redemption from visionary duo Jerusha and Jared Hess. The journey of two Japanese-American brothers during World War II, Minoru and John Miyasaki. Stripped of their citizenship and placed in internment camps, they volunteer for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, an all Japanese-American unit that sacrificed everything, to prove their loyalty to a country that doesn’t want them. A first-generation Latinx father journeys through unrecognizable, unceded lands in the border regions between the U.S. and Mexico in search of the place where Óscar Alberto Martínez Ramírez and his young daughter Angie Valeria drowned. BFFs and mobile notary publics, Jackie and Louise, find themselves in an intimate situation with wacky strangers as an important legal document gets… A man is unmoved by historical barbarism and societal injustice -- until rejection hits home and no one “likes” or comments on his social media. November 11, 1918, somewhere on the western front. A German pilot barely survives a crash near a trench. He will have to hide his identity and find a way to leave the trench and join his camp. But his enemies are starting to suspect something… Filled with humor and powerful drama, an intensely realistic look at modern love through the lens of two romantics navigating their way through a new relationship. Starring Willa Fitzgerald, John Magaro, Bruce Campbell, Jon Cryer, and Richard Kind, A 1970s-era Watergate conspiracy thriller and comedy following a White House transscriber who is thrust into scandal after obtaining the only copy of the infamous 18 ½ minute gap in the Nixon tapes. A passionate pilot is challenged by her grandmother to live her life on her own terms but finds herself at a crossroads when that could mean revealing her grandmother's long-buried secrets. On the battlefield a soldier is hit with a blinding light and wakes up in a room with no doors, windows, or exits. He radios for help, but the only person he reaches is a woman claiming to be trapped in a similar room. Can they find a way out before it's too late? Starring James Marsters, Jordan Peele, Christopher McDonald, Robert Englund, and Sid Haig, the story of Les, a guy down on his luck who wakes to find an explosive device has been implanted in his neck. That’s just the beginning of his troubles. Starring Michael Cera (Superbad), Hannah Gross (Joker), and Sophia Lillis (It), a dynamic story wherein the plan to make a trip back home as short as possible begins to unravel as Eric finds himself balancing the challenging relationship with his two sisters and his addiction to a local poker game. After all his research is stolen, an astrophysics student makes a bargain with a woman in order to get it back. Neither is prepared for the old wounds that will open or the connection they will make when they risk it all. Piotr signs up for a smoking cessation program. By mistake, he enrolls in an enigmatic self-development course where, under the influence of the charismatic Leader, he begins to question his relationship, which he had considered perfect…until now. Rejoice in the inspiration of the enthralling story of Charlie, a man who has lived in America most of his life. But, when he tries to repatriate back to Armenia, he's greeted with the harsh reality of 1947 Soviet Communism and will find his own inner courage. When a troubled couple escape to their rural farmhouse for a weekend of re-connection, they realize that their ability to save their marriage will literally determine the fate of humankind itself. Starring Amanda Brugel (The Handmaid’s Tale, Kim’s Convenience). A young performer is stuck under the harsh demands of her father and their community's expectations. During a night out to let loose and have some fun with her friends, she meets a young man with whom she quickly forms a bond, forcing her to question everything she has known. This year’s Kaiser Permanente Thrive Award Winner follows a full-time single mother of two nonverbal autistic adults, as she fights for her dream to build a community for those alike to live a better and safer life. An inspirational film about rising above. A gripping psychological thriller in which a woman, consumed by her own demons, must confront a relentless stalker who blurs the boundaries between nightmare and reality, forcing her to question her sanity. Narrated by Neil Patrick Harris, "Billion Dollar Babies" is the unbelievable, but true story of the toy craze that started it all, and its legacy of chaos that put the wheels of modern-day Black Friday shopping riots into motion. Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids More Details Starring Tim Realbuto, Vivica A. Fox, Taryn Manning, Matt Peters, Coolio, and Sally Kirkland, a story filled with inspiration and joy about an obese multiple sclerosis patient who takes up his late Father's sport of boxing to find inner peace. Starring the incomparable Timothy Spall (“Harry Potter”), Leanne Best ("Star Wars: The Force Awakens”), and Mark Lewis Jones ("Star Wars: The Last Jedi”), a story that captures the exhilaration of glam rock mania through a vibrant and energetic celebration. Starring Dermot Mulroney, Darren Mann, Alyssa Goss, Sonja Sohn, and Mena Suvari--a thriller where a young ex-con risks his freedom to track down the estranged daughter of a fellow inmate. BreakwaterWORLD PREMIERE, SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS, & AFTER PARTY More Details The story of two baby boomer musical brothers who grew up in San Jose, California, had a hit record, and joined scientology. It destroyed their band and separated the brothers for 28 years. A tale about second chances and awakening. Taylor, a 14-y-o adoptee, has secretly grown obsessed with finding her birth family in Korea-putting a strain in her adopted family’s home. Befriending a neighbor, who helps her locate her Korean roots, Taylor embarks on a journey of discovery and unforeseen truths. The powerful and inspirational story of a man traveling with three mules fights to maintain his nomadic lifestyle in the American West. Natascha McElhone (The Truman Show) stars as Carmen, a woman finding a new start to life. After her elderly brother, who was a priest, passes, she’s no longer expected to devote her life as caretaker. Through a set of odd circumstances, she finds herself hearing confessions in a local church, to the delight of many parishioners and the horror of the authorities. As Australia recovers from unprecedented fires, a filmmaker and two conservationists travel deep into the outback to track and record animals. However, the well-equipped trio discover a new terrifying species…which is now intent on hunting them. An edge-of-your-seat adventure telling the most incredible, yet true, story of modern-day pirates told from the perspective of the people who bravely pursue them in order to bring them to justice. The beautifully-crafted story of a man who fights a lone, harrowing battle against a Kafkaesque system that refuses to recognise he’s alive. But, the story behind the story is much more than anyone could have imagined. Executive produced by Fred Armisen (Portlandia, Saturday Night Live), a moving portrait of an eccentric New York family navigating the chaos that divides them, yet finding what makes them alike will help them reunite. Starring Sol Miranda (Unbreakable Kimmy Schnidt), Victoria Cartagena (Batwoman), and Tovah Feldshuh (Star Wars: Resistance, The Walking Dead), the beautiful story about a Latinx mother and daughter facing major life changes and how their love challenges and sustains them. Based on a true story, a moving and potent portrait of a woman in the aftermath of trying to take her own life, and her journey of self-discovery, newfound friendship, unwavering love, and a life she never imagined possible for a girl like her. Deep in the jungle of Central Vietnam, lies a magnificent underground kingdom. Hang Son Doong (“mountain river cave”) is the largest cave passage in the world and a place of spectacular beauty. The paradise is now in danger from those who would develop there. But there are those who would fight to protect the delicate eco-system. A superb comedy that takes place in a society where the state has the power to determine who can and cannot father children. Four men attend a remote, government-sanctioned retreat, where they’re left to their own devices and must prove they have what it takes to become fathers. A spiritual and emotional journey of a burned out British video editor Danny, as he travels to the same beach town in Goa (India) where his hippie parents had met back in the 70's during the heydays of hippiedom. There, he find inspiration…and, could that be love, too? This true one-take feature film follows Milly, an adulterous rideshare driver navigating the nighttime streets of Hollywood who goes to great lengths to take his troubling double-life to the grave... only to dig a grave for himself. In the vein of Blade Runner, a female slave deprived of her senses and memories finds herself discarded by society, yet one man discovers her value. A fateful encounter of two married couples from two opposite social classes, who seem to have nothing in common. They are brought together by momentous events that will bind them together for the rest of their lives. When the Chang siblings’ dad begins not acting normal and won’t leave the house, they set out to deal with dad, leading them to reconnect and discover they have a lot more in common than they think. Filled with humor and heart, a case study on relationships of all kinds and what we have to do to protect them. An intimate portrait of four women making ends meet while searching for themselves. Mothers, daughters, sisters and servants of God, they navigate the complexities of being a woman; the delicate balance of ambition, joy, shame, desire, and the shapes they bend themselves in to find and keep love. A modern screwball comedy concerning Susan and Henry, who are hosting a dinner party while trying to make good on a lie concerning the recent death of their "father." Unexpected guests arrive, causing the night to unravel despite Susan’s best efforts. A deliriously fun comedy-fantasy in which a millennial discovers that the world she knows is just a simulated version of reality that is being shut down. Suddenly, she's the only one who wants to stick around. A comet is about to destroy the human race in a few months. Three sisters who have been living separately for a long time, come to live together after the death of their father. Will they once again become a family right at the end of the world? In the dangerous high-stakes world of illegal pool gambling, Diana, a smart, tough newcomer, charms veteran Nick into taking her under his wing. They prepare to risk it all to defeat the world champion, but soon find themselves in more danger than they ever imagined. Starring Constance Wu, the moving story of several people in the SF Bay Area trying not to admit they’re failures. It’s a very funny and deceptively intricate comedy about the enormous pressure people are under to be happy and successful in this life, which for all we know might be a massive simulation. Starring Ace Bhatti, Laila Rouass, Lauren Patel, Navin Chowdry, and Shaheen Khan, a comedy w/ heart aboiut a dutiful husband and father who's festering secrets are exposed. After coming out to her parents, an Asian-American teenage girl takes off on a road trip with her nerdy best friend to meet her online crush. “Egghead & Twinkie” is a coming-of-age story created by and for Generation Z. In a dusty filing cabinet in Monterey, California, a 1938 film is discovered that depicted a joyous Japanese-American community just before their lives are destroyed. Along with this remarkable never-before-seen film was a trove of signed petitions demanding the restoration of civil rights to those same Americans. A reformed ex-convict with a debt to repay picks up his former cellmate from prison and drives him wherever he wants to go. As they travel the desolate landscape, both men seek redemption and a second chance. A blisteringly hot summer day. Psychotherapist Ina notices something is wrong. But she doesn't have time to worry about it. She wants to please everyone around her yet doesn’t know how. But then…everything changes. In a small town, a group of former classmates gathers at an Airbnb on the night of their tenth high school reunion. The night takes a harrowing turn when an attempt at revenge falls apart. October 1992. A group of law students head to a remote home upstate where a girl disappeared two years earlier. Will they be able to unravel what really happened? On an isolated farm in what appears to be the 1800s, a tyrannical father preaches fire and brimstone, while the devout mother preaches obedience. But, their flock has had enough, and an uprising is only the start to uncovering the years of lies. An unstable farm girl becomes prisoner to a beast to cure her father's illness. A modern retelling (with a twist) of the classic ‘Beauty and the Beast” fable. The gripping story of an African-American woman determined to force Harvard University to cede ownership of photos of her great-great-great grandfather--who was an enslaved man named Renty. With a focus on Lanier and her lawsuit, it is a captivating journey, both powerful and inspirational. "GLORY" meets "DANCES WITH WOLVES." When a soldier deserts from battle, he soon discovers the true cost of war through a young heroic black man, who teaches him the real meaning of Freedom. Starring Emily Bader, Odessa A’zion, Jennifer Esposito, Domenick Lombardozzi, Annabella Sciorra, and Nicholas Cirillo, Esposito’s filmmaking debut boldly shines a light on the never-before-seen women of the beloved mob movie genre. Fresh KillsOPENING FILM, SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS, & AFTER PARTY More Details After undergoing an experimental time travel “process” that sends a man into his future, he investigates the man he has become, by engaging in a romance with his future self’s girlfriend in a mindbending reality. A thriving community sustained for decades by waves of immigrants becomes the target of white nationalists intent on killing the latest arrivals: Muslims. When they attempt to recruit a local man with a conscience, he infiltrates them, partnering with the FBI, and risking his life to prevent the attack. Gloria can’t sleep. At 30-years-old, she has never had an orgasm and doesn’t get along with the men she meets. After moving to a new home, she discovers an invisible entity there who introduces her to new pleasures. But what will she do when she meets a man from the world of the living? One-hit-novelist Guy Laury’s (Jay Duplass) been selected for a very exclusive (and mysterious) island winter-residency. On the cliff’s edge of obscurity, he stumbles onto a lost manuscript, a decades-old murder-mystery and a culture of ghosts, demons and mythology that could be the key to his redemption. Drowning in debt, JJ, a young woman from the US, escapes from Los Angeles to Baja, looking for an old lover. She never planned to have 14-year-old Mexican teenager, Esmerelda, change the direction her trip would take, as well as her path in life. After covering up a hit and run on the way to their valedictory desert trip, three high school graduates face the true test of their friendship when they become entangled in a deadly crime ring imbroglio. Two people desperate to change the world embark on a provocative and artistic journey through the beautiful streets of Saint-Tropez, a small village in the South of France. But, how far are they willing to go to create the transformation that will make them both happy? Jessica is a lot of things – a New York City high school drama teacher, a loving wife to her nerdy husband Gordon, and two weeks shy of turning forty. But, she’s not a mother…yet. To impress his boss and father-in-law-to-be, Wiley heads to India two weeks before the wedding with the goal of corralling a wild card manager in the company. However, what Wiley can’t predict is the unlikely partnership they will form, as both men embark on a crackpot journey through India—each running from his own personal demons. During lockdown in Italy, Roxanne, a gruff pipe organ restorer struggles to control her obsessive attraction to Lucia, her new 20-year-old mute assistant. An exploration of our aching need for human connection and touch. Discovering all their neighbors have left for winter, two star-crossed lovers hatch a devious plan to ditch work, tour the neighborhood, and visit every single empty house for a drink. Startling revelations are revealed…until their once idyllic life becomes uprooted for good. An urgent and intimate look at America, told through the stories of farmers living at the intersection of climate change, globalization, and a mental health crisis. Starring Steve Zahn, Jess Gabor, Judy Greer, and Rosalyn Sanchez, the beautiful story of a young girl, Large Marge Bickford, “Butt too big, boobs too small-generation XL”, who after a great loss, flees to Mexico in search of the father she barely knows. Starring the wonderful Betsy Brandt ("Breaking Bad") and written and directed by Joanna Gleason (“Into the Woods”), “THE GROTTO” is a magnificent feelgood romantic drama about loss, strength, love, and new beginnings. An exhilarating and taut drama wherein a war crimes tribunal investigator goes to Belgrade to hunt a man whom everybody thought was dead. Two women at a crossroads meet on a pilgrimage in Oaxaca, Mexico. Hope seeks a sense of self in her mother’s land. Soledad struggles to free herself from the ghost of her past. Together, they walk in communion with local pilgrims as they seek inner peace. Starring Colin Mochrie (Whose Line Is It Anyway?), Luke Davis (That Was Awesome!), and Amber Nash (Archer), a hilarious comedy following the craziness that ensues when a struggling comedian reluctantly returns home for the holidays. There, she must deal with her unconventional family and ultimately face a life-changing decision. Ever wondered what it would be like if a Looney Tunes cartoon came to life? Look no further than this wacky comedy and supernatural epic about a drunken applejack salesman who must go from zero to hero and defeat hundreds of beavers. On a road trip with her unfaithful boyfriend, Ellie discovers she has DID (once called multiple personality disorder) and that her fractured identities are offering them clues about her mysterious past. Three women travel to the remote atoll of Pukapuka in the Cook Islands. Can they reconnect with their identity? A deeply moving, poetic, and reflective story on memory, loss, and the universal search for wholeness. Mack wants to get away to her family’s rustic cabin and spiritually connect with her recently deceased sister. A nice idea…that is, until her Type-A bestie and her offbeat friend decide to show up too—leading to emotional highs, lows, and all in between. An irreverent, unconventional, and poignant love story that explores our eternal search for love-all while tackling social issues - surrogate parenting, infidelity, woman’s role in family and society, sexual freedom… Parents and teachers around the world struggle with kids’ dependence on devices today. How might we better prepare our kids for this digital world? A beautiful slice-of-life drama about Robel and his best friend Fahmi, who embark on a journey to drop off a suitcase with medicine and cash. However, an unexpected turn transmutes Robel’s simple errand into an odyssey across a rapidly gentrifying city. In this adult coming-of-age story, Harper takes medical tourism to a new level as she escapes city life to have her abortion in a small cottage resort town on a long weekend. While there, she experiences her childhood playground in a new light. Starring Sheila Vand (A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night), Matt Dillon (Crash, Drugstore Cowboy), Isabela Rosellini (Blue Velvet), Anna Gunn (Breaking Bad), Christopher McDonald (Thelma & Louise), and Joaquim de Almeida (Clear and Present Danger), a hilarious political satire, set in the near future, which follows an Iranian-American woman as she navigates what it means to be a “free American” while uncovering a devious government plot. When truck driver Kiran hears pounding on a shipping container and finds a young Mexican-American girl inside, his already tumultuous life takes a drastic turn as he seeks to reunite her with her family. A struggling actor and writer is on the path to finally make a big break in her career. But she’s going to have to put her complicated life back together in the aftermath of a tragic event. A story examining the complexity, ridiculousness, and intersection of faith, creativity, family, and grief that shows how we often think we only have one chance to figure it all out, but the reality is, we have a million chances to get it right. An electric one night stand between Sylvia and Ethan is quickly derailed by a disturbed and possessive ex-lover who triggers them to descend into a dark weekend. Attempting to start a new chapter in life, Jay moves in with her high school best friend (a woman with whom she used to be secretly in love) and befriends a charismatic gay man who has long given up on love. Just another day in the inevitable cycles of love, loss, and everything in between. Clemence looks after her sister Romane, who was disabled in a car accident as a teen. But, when Clemence returns home one night with her new boyfriend, Guillaume, and he begins to form a bond with Romane, the bonds the sisters have created begin to crack and force new decisions. Iris feels stuck between caring for her young daughter and her father Max. While trying to save the local movie house from shuttering its doors, Iris reconnects with the soon-to-marry ex-love of her life, and she is forced to choose between her family and herself. Love, sex, and disillusion in the modern world. Lucy is unhappy at work and unhappy with her partner. No surprise she finds herself on the cusp of a not-so-secret affair. But, while this new relationship may seem like what she needs, the answers are far more complicated. The pounding heart of roller derby: powerful, self-sufficient women. A vital and relevant story of triumph, loss, strength, determination, and a search for balance between individuality and community. The riveting story behind one of the most famous cases of the past century shines powerfully with an all-star cast that includes Abigail Breslin, Ryan Phillippe, Luke Wilson, Emily VanCamp, Mireille Enos, Enrique Murciano, Josh Bowman, Sebastian Quinn, Brent Sexton, Taryn Manning, Nolan Gould, Andy Garcia, and Donald Sutherland. Two old friends; one VERY big ask. Two childhood friends find themselves in Vegas on the same weekend, and one night together—with one life-altering favor—will change everything for them both. Featuring folk rock icons Indigo Girls, renowned pianist Vijay Iyer, and famed Jamaican rapper/activist Talib Kweli, a transformative documentary exploring the most intense and unique relationship between music artists and their fans. Montreal’s underground nightlife is legendary. Follow Ramy, a poet from the Middle East who is in Montreal for med school, and thanks to his partying cousin, meets two local girls and embarks on a relationship that shows him his destiny. Elena loses her ability to have children. Facing a choice between conceiving in vitro with her husband Leon, and adapting her life-transforming theatre program for orphans in Africa, Elena will have to reinvent the word "mother". Inspired by a true story. A fresh, vibrant, and youthful adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” is played out in a house of university students, whose party spins out of control. Seoul 2022: Six people's lives intersect in unexpected and ominous ways over the course of four days, as they each face danger, chaos, possible love, and…something else. A young woman’s attempts to spare her 13-year-old half-sister from toxic parenting propels her into an absurd custody battle, forcing her to confront her own past traumas. Three teens in Lisbon are on the precipice. With uncertain futures and shadows from their past and present…and not one of them can pretend nothing ever happened. Szilvi makes a quick decision: she flees her wedding and jumps into Petya’s taxi—who just happens to be going to his own bachelor party that evening. Their day around Budapest together will become their adventure and their story. A high blood sugar attack, a house turned upside down and a cross-country trip on a mobility scooter. A surreal fever-dream inspired by the isolation and suffocation of quarantine. On a stormy New York City night, a man finds shelter in a small 99¢ pizza shop. However things begin to quickly unravel when he asks for a slice of pizza, and it's revealed that all is not as it seems. A hand-drawn (digital) animation simulating the phenomena of sound synesthesia made as a multimedia collaboration with the Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra (SJO). On a film set, there are always unforeseen events. Some days, it's all there is. And sometimes it's even worse. Following the death of her mysterious Amah (grandma), a young chef is haunted during her first night of dinner service at a high-pressure Michelin Star kitchen. A young Mexican girl and her mother, separated in the forest, are hunted by Border Patrol agents and something even more sinister. Four women explore the constructs that have helped shape their sexual confidence. Obsessed with the loss of his sister, an old janitor creates a magical world through collage, hoping to bring her back. But when he thinks he has found her, his perfect world falls apart... Three American lives are radically changed during the tumultuous summer of Covid-19 (2020). Dating can be challenging at times. Knowing how to approach someone can be even more challenging...but it doesn't have to be. A post-trauma experience of a young woman and her daughter who were forced to leave Ukraine for Europe after the Russian invasion. Ashkasha is a living being guided by curiosity. This causes her to lose her head and get trapped in the depths, where she is submerged in a journey of… Winner of Unity & Inclusion Award for NASA's International Cinespace contest!!! Seven-year-old Aura loves everything space. Today is the day her dreams come true, she becomes an astronaut. Shawn specialises in awkward sex scenes and awkward sex scenes only. When she receives a call from her former mentor, Shawn is overjoyed at the opportunity to prove her skills and the worth of her style on set. Back Home Again is an animated short film with an all-star voice cast to help build mental health awareness and spark conversations in communities across the world. During the Irish Great Famine, a grieving farmhand’s life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a ghostly thief and is led on a journey of hope. A sleepwalker is banished from his village for committing a "serious sin" while asleep. This decision is also announced to all the surrounding villages so that no one hosts or feeds him. As he makes his way to the city, he is unaware of what is headed his way. Four office employees try to find privacy in the workplace. A young couple with Down’s syndrome must overcome prejudice and danger, to try and save the AI baby they want to adopt. A film about the disposability of disability. On the final day of the American withdrawal from Afghanistan, a prosecutor in Kabul seeks the help of a journalist in California to get evacuated before the Taliban takes full control of the country and captures her. On a cloudy London day, an American babysitter takes care of two young British sisters. Parental instincts and the fragility of misunderstandings rise to the surface, as she realizes something is amiss. 1954 - Panic erupts when the citizens of Bellingham, Washington notice strange cracks in their car windshields. What is causing this mysterious phenomenon? King Richard II has returned to England from war in Ireland to discover that Henry IV has laid claim to his throne and home. This episode is an epically reimagined excerpt from Shakespeare’s “Richard II” (1595). Set in the Navarre space colony, a down-on-love noble finds himself besmitten. This episode is a comedically reimagined excerpt from Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labour’s Lost” (1590). Berta feels she has still a lot to do before she can say she’s lived. Jonas doesn’t have time to die. Mrs Wohlgemut realises on her 80th birthday that her brightest days are still ahead of her. Friends from NYC’s South Asian diaspora form a dance company that both celebrates their heritage and addresses social issues that have personal resonance for them. Inside 14-year-old Mali's head, everything is about dancing. She's a bgirl, 'breaking' her way from battle to battle. But she's looking for more. A day in the life of ten girls from remote and regional areas of Australia who have been selected for a songwriting mentorship program. In a dingy factory we find an army of robots banging out bird cages on an assembly line all under the eye of a soulless security camera, until a one-eyed red finch flies in with the power of love and an ass that won’t quit. By a stream in the woods - a place between worlds - two women find each other ankle-deep in the water, letting go of what's past and wondering what will come. Artist Sabrina Nelson explores grief and healing through her work as she meditates on the tumultuous moment in history in which she finds herself creating. A couple's relationship is pushed to the brink as they investigate a strange noise that's woken them in the night. After the death of his little brother, Johnnie sets out to put on a Viking funeral in his honor. A custom-built boat, flaming arrows, and a California lake steeped in childhood memories sets the stage to make this wistful last wish a reality...we hope. Written and performed by MARS Marshall, "The BOI's Failed Crown" is a poetry film that delves on longing and desire through the angle of reclaiming the Black Trans body. A surreal music collaboration with the Aussie band Telenova. Inspired by a shared love for the work of David Lynch and French New Wave, Bones plumbs… An unwitting accomplice in the business of extinction begins an epic journey. This relationship is gonna be tough to get over. When a girl wakes up from having a breast reduction she receives a letter. The letter is from the breast tissue that was removed from her mammaries. An Indian man must unpack childhood trauma inside a family heirloom in order to live again. A young Muslim woman and her family discuss a peacekeeping solution for their overly aggressive ‘White Elephant’ gift exchange. A mesmerizing merging of choreography by Martha Graham, music by Philip Glass, and footage of Bull Rider/Modern Dancer Ouncie Mitchell. If dance is movement in the form of symbolic communication, then Bull Riding, is a culture of dance with the arena as it's stage. Heavily-pregnant Pearl (Gemma Arterton, "Quantum of Solace," "Kingsman: The Secret Service") leaves the house in distress and rages against the world, as she tries to process a hidden pain. After running from his friends, an anxious teen confronts his anxieties through a painted void. Uncovering the multifaceted life of 40-year-old single mother and online sex worker, Sinead. Call Me Mommy delves into the various origins and effects of ‘Mommy Issues’ in Sinead’s personal and professional world. Through an energetic pop anthem, a woman addresses her date’s blind spots and challenges his ‘Nice Guy’ persona. Little Mousey got an invitation to one of the best restaurants in town: the Cat Cafe. Those who get the invitation are invited to experience the most exquisite dinner of their lives, but what waits behind the magnificent doors of the Cafe? A man is promised a new world when his friend invites him to an authentic Asian Restaurant, where the various use of Chopsticks plays a culturally shocking role in his mind-blowing dining experience. Dan always wanted to be an actor, but instead of achieving his dreams, he ends up a chromakey technician on movie sets. Covered in a bright green suit from head to toe, he is stuck in a rut until he gets offered an audition and the possibility to step into the limelight. A young woman is imprisoned by her inner thoughts in a caffeine-fueled assessment of her co-dependent relationship. Set in St Kilda, Australia, an elderly woman’s peaceful retirement is interrupted when her husband takes up a bizarre new hobby. Claire, a woman in her late 30s, goes to her parents' house for Christmas dinner and pretends to be pregnant in order to get her family off her back...and her ovaries. To survive the night, a teenage boy from a broken home must uncover the mystery behind his silent stalker. Starring Amy Acker (Angel, Cabin In The Woods), James Carpinello (The Punisher, Gotham, The Blacklist), and introducing Jack Carpinello. When Danny steals his older brother's air rifle, the introverted Harvey is keen to have a go. Heading to the desolate country lanes they embark on a day of exploring. It isn't long before one stray pellet irreparably damages the boy's blossoming relationship. A Dad risks his life…by volunteering as the crossing guard at his kid’s school. Starring the always captivating Gemma Arterton (“Quantum of Solace”), the story of a teenager with Down's syndrome helps herself, and others, to escape from accusations of witchcraft. Determined to finally repair her strained relationship with her mother before becoming one herself, a pregnant daughter battles with her naysaying inner voices and a lifetime of anger, fear, and disappointment, ultimately stumbling into a moment of profound healing. Mike wants to make music with his favorite dead musician, TUPAC, so he hires a medium and heads to the recording studio. When nine-year-old Ehsan sees a deer at the window at midnight, he decides to go out in the snow to guard the house and not let the deer take his brother’s life. Stefan is lonely with a blinding ambition to make friends. One day, he stumbles upon a diamond in the woods. Unable to reach it, the solution presents itself in the form of an even smaller man. Friends from NYC’s South Asian diaspora form a dance company that both celebrates their heritage and addresses social issues that have personal resonance for them. Inspired by a poem from Dalton Day, "Do You Hear Those Crows" is a meditation on the cycles of life which shape the human experience. With a sense of wonder, the film explores the complex emotions revealed in natural forces: chaos and order, growth and decay. All Don wants is a quiet life in the Scottish Highlands. Unfortunately the Universe has other plans. Twin brothers. A bag of chalupas. A dead body. Now's their chance to prove themselves as bounty hunters—and chase their lifelong dream. The story of two creatures that need to eat dreams from human children. They go inside the children's rooms trying to make a snack but something mysterious happens and changes the future of all. An animated interview from Dave Sardy about his rise to becoming a multiple Grammy award winning music producer. A hotel lobby is the crucible where a brilliant, ruined drunk battles his demons one last time. This true story reveals what happens on the day Bill Wilson turns down a drink and creates Alcoholics Anonymous. In the abandoned hangar of a young girl's fantasy, a gang of bloodthirsty fashionistas are figuring out exactly how to assemble the ideal man. During his show, a TV host freezes, remembering his disappointment with his mother, his identity crisis, and one ugly green suit. A singer is terrified of losing her voice and thinks someone is out to steal it. A man carrying a dangerous bag seems to be in way over his head when he's confronted by an array of colorful and dangerous characters. After watching her gallant knight die at the end of the film, it’s up to the determined Princess Hilderose to take matters into her own hands to stop her love and earn her happily ever after. When a young girl hitchhiking is picked up by a stranger, who ends up taking whom for a ride? FACE is a hyper-real CGI conceptual film driven by silent thought-provoking emotion where the creator opens a window to their Autistic world. Akio visits Nishimuro family, a kimono dealer, to tune their piano. Teru, a daughter of the store, appears there and farts accidentally in front of Akio. She leaves the place while hiding her embarrassment. However, Akio falls in love with her for some reason... Charlie and Gerald reunite their failed 2000's boy band for a competition whose prize money could remedy all of their financial woes. What could go wrong? A mysterious masked and paranoid character flees after being tormented by phantasmagoric hallucinations. But he will end up trapped in a dark and surreal labyrinth that confronts him with himself. How are the ghosts of today? An animated exploration of the beginning stages of being a parent and bonding with your child. In a near future when women rule the world, a politician visits a "Grooming School" to snag a trophy husband, but her boring date takes a turn when her Stepford-y match stops pretending to be something he's not. The history of Fotokemika comes alive through ageing photographs, telling the story of the once proud factory and of a bygone era and an all but forgotten art. Mirae, a Korean student comes to the States and enrolls in a filmmaking class that she always wanted to take. However, she can’t think of a good story and decides to film a clichéd short film about her story of hardships in filmmaking as an international student. A short stroll is full of surprises and adventures for a tiny Roly-Poly. I'll never stop searching for you, no matter where it takes me. FIRST DOWN is a gripping documentary that profiles an underdog team in America’s first all-girls tackle football league. This band of misfits and outcasts compete for the title while tackling their struggles both on and off the field. Natalie Song (17) returns home with her childhood friend, Joanne Cheng (18), to celebrate Chinese New Year at the Cheng household. But, navigating festivities that were once inviting will prove much more challenging than the girls thought. A sailor takes a sudden and unexpected voyage. The story of a lonely man, a dead alien, and a rock and roll song. A shift at a metal foundry provides the basis for a meditation of life as a pressure machine. Pola is a nickel miner and family man in Indonesia. Through Pola’s eyes we see the unspoken side of green technology, paid for by Pola and his village. In the final hour of a crowdfunding campaign, a struggling animator starts to transform into his most popular character: An ice cream cone named Fudgie Freddie. Produced/Directed by LGBTQ, full cast LGBTQ/Non-binary. 'G Flip’s “Waste of Space” Music Video Is a Testament to Nonbinary Strength' - Them Magazine… An intimate portrait documentary of Spandau Ballet's Gary Kemp which explores an artist's journey towards making a solo album. A glimpse into the life of Gina, the Dog Whisperer of Skid Row. When Chloe is gifted a mysterious crystal, she finds it gives off more than just good vibes. College bound Erik must learn to take care of his younger sister Nora after their undocumented mother goes missing. After discovering old diaries and notebooks, artist Jaime Sunwoo examines her shapeshifting penmanship and wonders why she's never had a consistent style. Through playful paper puppetry and animation, she reflects on what handwriting means to her personally, its significance throughout history, and its relevance in our computerized world. A man tries to film a birthday message during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this modernized, comedic update on the Washington Irving classic short story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” awkward science teacher Ichabod Crane… A lonely hitman from New York City travels to small towns around the country trying to find meaning in his inconsequential life as he fulfills his… When a phone sex operator is accepted into Oxford University, she must confront her live-in mother, a codependent hoarder, about her decision to move across the globe. A novice stay-at-home vlogger is in the middle of making a video when her husband returns home from work. Their exchange turns deadly as the camera keeps rolling... Powerhouse singer/songwriter Kaya Stewart’s upward trajectory came spiraling down around her in the midst of a global pandemic, as her anxiety and OCD… On the eve of his 30th birthday, a gay slacker must overcome his crippling insecurities in order to find love. The elderly at the nursing home have their heads shaved. The protagonist who works there sees them but can't read their expressions. However, from one instance, he finds himself looking closely at their faces. In a therapy session, a patient tries to eliminate all the feelings, thoughts, emotions, and questions through breathing practices, and eventually thinks of nothing in her head. Breathe along with the film. In 2030, the British government passed a law requiring that all male - female courting/dating be regulated by them, through a dating app. So far the effect on relationships has been…not what they expected. For teenager Danny, with regards to musical taste – he did it his way. He got a kick out of Sinatra, not Sheeran. Regrets? Potential social isolation. But will his love for Ol’ Blue Eyes get under his skin – or be his salvation? A married couple struggles to "accommodate" one another in the lead-up to a high-stakes business lunch. Original film, home videos, and stock footage combine to tell stories of love, separation, and the memories reinterpreted by dreams. A struggling married couple try to improve their relationship by joining a self-help group. What could go wrong? A pregnant pioneer woman and her family meet a supernatural fate after breaking from their wagon train to California and ignoring a series of ominous dreams. On a small, secluded island, history unfolds, as the chapters are woven into a visual encyclopedia. John Leguizamo visits Rikers Island Correctional Facility to perform his one-man Broadway show Ghetto Klown for an audience of over 400 inmates… Hand drawn animation, a surreal landscape, incredible music….what more can this alien world want? Child's play turns into a bizarre challenge. Recently divorced Carmen and Franco work through their fervent relationship to support their daughter Sol when she gets her period for the first time. In the throes of early pandemic lockdown, the threat of closure looms large over San Francisco’s historic queer bars. As the caretakers of these spaces look after their deserted venues, phantoms of the past and future begin to bleed into the present. An animated short film that takes viewers into a utopian future where plaque psoriasis no longer exists. With a glimpse into what a world without psoriasis looks like, we can start to fully understand the emotional toll of the disease, empathize with sufferers, and grasp the importance of finding a cure Joy and Harry are trying to have a baby. One night, Joy swallows a spider in her sleep. When Joy subsequently develops an insatiable appetite for flies, it dawns on her that there may be more than one way of becoming a mother. In 2018, an Israeli pre-military class took a trip to Tzafit river, when a powerful flash flood took the lives of ten young members. Thoughts of … A black sheep attempts to eulogize her mother with a story about pigeons. The sense of humor performed by an octogenarian in Cornellà. Maruja lives with her husband in San Ildefonso, a working-class neighborhood of Cornellà, on the outskirts of Barcelona. She gets bored at home and often goes out in search of fresh air that makes her smile, always with her shopping cart. A harsh military event sent two friends on different life paths. One became the quintessential family man, while the other prefers plants to people… A Man's commitment to his job takes a dark and surreal turn for the worst. A suicidal nine year-old boy struggling with his gender identity crosses paths with an unraveling but lovable Drag Queen. One mother will go to any lengths to bring her daughter back from the dead. The film tells the story of Yona, a nurse in the internal medicine department, on her last day at work. A presidential visit at the hospital interrupt… In a dysfunctional Italian family, a mother attempts to save her brood through gourmet cooking. During the pandemic, Alice went back to her own country and started to take classes online in the middle of the night, day after day--trapped in a small room, with the computer screen her only window to the world. A weird journey following her escaped cat and her laptop is unexpected and welcomed. A powerful father-son story about youth, growing up, and photography. An ode to the body’s five senses, delivered by a death-row inmate with little time left to enjoy them. Tim Blake Nelson and a diverse team of animators from Latin America and the U.S. bring to life this bittersweet tale of regret and redemption from visionary duo Jerusha and Jared Hess. The journey of two Japanese-American brothers during World War II, Minoru and John Miyasaki. Stripped of their citizenship and placed in internment camps, they volunteer for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, an all Japanese-American unit that sacrificed everything, to prove their loyalty to a country that doesn’t want them. BFFs and mobile notary publics, Jackie and Louise, find themselves in an intimate situation with wacky strangers as an important legal document gets… A man is unmoved by historical barbarism and societal injustice -- until rejection hits home and no one “likes” or comments on his social media. Triana is an Andalusian woman who needs to fight against tradition. She arrives in a village full of mysticism and women, where her mission is to liberate them. This music video is a portrait of a man exploring the subconscious journeys we go on in our dream states, and the parallels they end up mirroring in our waking lives. Five unique individuals take us on a journey where their achievements shine beyond preconceived ideas of what is possible. A boy learns to navigate the world with a loving mother, an absent father, a classroom bully, and a life-long crush. This music video for FREEDOM by Jordan Hart also doubles as the short film FREEBIRD. Somewhere in an enigmatic and dystopian future, a queen gets entertained by her very own brutal talent show. An absurdist dance and animation extravaganza about when cult followers turn on their leader. Children cowering in terror, hiding from the unknown, only to be transported to a futuristic corridor where their anxieties are personified as a shrouded monster. A music video from Jeff Hilliard called MULLETUDE. On Halloween night, an arrogant TikTok influencer refuses to acknowledge her cultural appropriation of Mexican culture as strange things happen in the shadows. A young woman thinks that nothing is real, and it turns out she’s right. Somebody’s watching her – but who? When a car bomb detonates while she’s babysitting, Rosa must bring her sister to safety by convincing her that aliens have arrived to greet them. An unexpected event can change everything. A neurotic waitress with a phobia of coins struggles with visions of the microscopic world of dirt and germs. As she fights to control her darkest fears, reality falls apart. A silhouette emerges inhabiting oneiric landscapes. A mysterious conquistador obsesses over a group of villagers in 16th century Spain. While trying to sneak out of her house, a Mexican-American girl meets an unexpected friend. A story where two neighbors get acquainted in an unprecedented way during an unprecedented time. A computer designed to flag violent internet content starts creating its own, with the inventors as the subjects. On Halloween night, a young woman is terrified into a monstrous transformation. Athens 2022. Rumor has it that after dark, a genderqueer robber is roaming the city streets. A few sleepless Athenians will cross paths with this elusive creature and for the first time in a while, they will go to sleep. Inspired by the terrible killings, hatred, and division of 2020; here’s a friendly reminder from your besties at House of Chai to embrace our differences and love one another. A part time driver’s last ride of the night may be the last ride of his life. a young Latina professional's prophetic dreams become all too real when an invisible danger causes catastrophic loss. A desperate search during a strange and sudden evacuation. Traversing their differences and their pasts, Romi and her brother Yoni hike the Israeli desert. Gen Z teens from NYC recount their dreams and nightmares from the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, which are brought to life through vivid imagination. A real estate agent desperate to sell a foreclosed house gets more than he bargained for when he shows it to a couple whose marriage is falling apart. A secluded forest where the borders between caring and controlling become thinner with every thread. As the first animated film to star a character with Down syndrome, Freebird is the coming-of-age story of Jon, a boy who learns to navigate the world with a loving mother, an absent father, a classroom bully, and a life-long crush. In 5 minutes, we watch 45 years of his life flash by. When not seeing difference makes you very different. A group of girlfriends prepare for the anticipated summer party in a cramped bathroom. Between boy talk and makeup, Mercedes navigates her blossoming attraction for her friend Julia. A peaceful morning at the playground turns into a stroller standoff when two overly ambitious fathers escalate a sustainability argument into a duel - because this playground ain't big enough for the two of them. In an anti-realist world, a mysterious protagonist leads us on a journey: responding to, reuniting, and even becoming her encounters with nature. “What does the hangman think about, when he goes home at night from work?” Rashaun is a coveted pick for the NBA draft. The snag… Rashaun’s passion isn't basketball, instead, he desires to be a sculptor. She loves him. He loves her… and heroin. Somewhere foggy - a place in a VR game where the purpose is to find your own house while starting somewhere unfamiliar. Jeong-Im begins to enjoys the game a little too much, only to find that it does not seem to end. March 2020. The planet locks itself in. Our world is being drained of its substance and digital life forms are multiplying, like these couples who meet in a virtual universe. What if the crisis was not the pandemic, but the derealization of our lives? An alcoholic seeks the comfort of strangers on a video chat website after her infant daughter disappears. There, she encounters a mysterious woman who may have the answers she's desperate for. On a call with her absentminded father, a simple question sets off an anxiety prone woman. Immaculate Virtual is a film essay contemplating the nature of reality, intimacy, and loss in the bewildering space where technology and humanity intertwine. A journalist investigates Europe's most innovative Escape Game. Going beyond the media blockade of Australia's apocalyptic megafires first-hand, see the volunteer firefighters who fought against all odds protecting their communities from total annihilation. Through a series of vignettes, the often inexplicable behaviors of contemporary humans are observed and commented upon by a droll narrator. Narrated by the timeless Stephen Fry. The grisly folk tale of Lady Betty, the only female executioner in Ireland, as told by two old friends who can’t agree on the details. When COVID-19 forced his school to close and remote learning proved impossible, a teacher in Guatemala built a classroom on wheels to bring education directly to his students. Witness the reality of homelessness in Tokyo and a man who found family living among them. Thirty-five years after Moon-walking astronauts placed special reflectors on the lunar surface, scientists have used these devices to test Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity to unprecedented accuracy. When a kind-hearted prison officer (Oscar Isaac, Dune, "Star Wars," "Inside Llewyn Davis") is transferred to the letter room, he soon gets involved in an inmate's personal affairs. Also starring Alia Shawkat ("Arrested Development," "Search Party"). A woman reflects on her past and wonders about her future - while having an abortion. Haunted by their childhood memories, Chinese-American drag sensation Sky returns to their hometown to confront their estranged father. Do-Rodriguez and Reyes, folk arts teachers at Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy in San Pablo, CA, could not create an in person community altar because of Covid-19 restrictions. So, the filmmakers were invited to create a film to convey their creative process and stories of loss, gratitude, and healing. On a deep space exploration, Captain Lorena is betrayed by the one person she thought she could trust. Louise, ballerina at the Garnier Opera in 1895, rushes home after a show but is stopped by a friend asking for money. Louise knows what to do in order to repay her. She finds letters full of love her dad wrote her years ago. A deaf African-American woman remembers the sounds of her childhood in Allensworth, the first town built and owned by African-Americans. Inspired by the traumatic fates met by many in Uganda’s violent political past, “Miika” is a haunting tale of desperation birthing courage in a young and passionate heart. A hunter, tormented with the approaching death of his wife, is confronted with his emotions. Unable to afford a fancy holiday, a family decides to fake one by hiding at home and posting photoshopped pictures on social media. An emotional conversation about oral sex will change their relationship forever. In 2016, I went to vote at the same polling place where I was registered and had voted for a decade. This time I was told my name wasn’t on the voter rolls… A woman moves into a new apartment, but strangely discovers she’s the only resident in the building. The fearless bassist of a quirky punk band shakes things up when she performs a séance that will forever alter the future. A first-generation Latinx father journeys through unrecognizable, unceded lands in the border regions between the U.S. and Mexico in search of the place where Óscar Alberto Martínez Ramírez and his young daughter Angie Valeria drowned. A woman living with anxiety and depression finds unexpected hope in a suicide attempt. The great advantage of "nothingness“ is that it is free. Poised through the eyes of the manipulated, the problem presented to the audience is the reality of greed and control by those who deem themselves leaders upon populations seen as necessary sacrifices. A story of a girl and her teddy bear as she grows up and they grow apart. A hand-drawn (digital) animation simulating the phenomena of sound synesthesia made as a multimedia collaboration with the Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra (SJO). Obsessed with the loss of his sister, an old janitor creates a magical world through collage, hoping to bring her back. But when he thinks he has found her, his perfect world falls apart... Back Home Again is an animated short film with an all-star voice cast to help build mental health awareness and spark conversations in communities across the world. Berta feels she has still a lot to do before she can say she’s lived. Jonas doesn’t have time to die. Mrs Wohlgemut realises on her 80th birthday that her brightest days are still ahead of her. In a dingy factory we find an army of robots banging out bird cages on an assembly line all under the eye of a soulless security camera, until a one-eyed red finch flies in with the power of love and an ass that won’t quit. An unwitting accomplice in the business of extinction begins an epic journey. After running from his friends, an anxious teen confronts his anxieties through a painted void. An unexpected event can change everything. A silhouette emerges inhabiting oneiric landscapes. Inspired by the terrible killings, hatred, and division of 2020; here’s a friendly reminder from your besties at House of Chai to embrace our differences and love one another. a young Latina professional's prophetic dreams become all too real when an invisible danger causes catastrophic loss. Friends from NYC’s South Asian diaspora form a dance company that both celebrates their heritage and addresses social issues that have personal resonance for them. Gen Z teens from NYC recount their dreams and nightmares from the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, which are brought to life through vivid imagination. Inspired by a poem from Dalton Day, "Do You Hear Those Crows" is a meditation on the cycles of life which shape the human experience. With a sense of wonder, the film explores the complex emotions revealed in natural forces: chaos and order, growth and decay. The story of two creatures that need to eat dreams from human children. They go inside the children's rooms trying to make a snack but something mysterious happens and changes the future of all. An animated interview from Dave Sardy about his rise to becoming a multiple Grammy award winning music producer. During his show, a TV host freezes, remembering his disappointment with his mother, his identity crisis, and one ugly green suit. After watching her gallant knight die at the end of the film, it’s up to the determined Princess Hilderose to take matters into her own hands to stop her love and earn her happily ever after. FACE is a hyper-real CGI conceptual film driven by silent thought-provoking emotion where the creator opens a window to their Autistic world. A short stroll is full of surprises and adventures for a tiny Roly-Poly. A sailor takes a sudden and unexpected voyage. A secluded forest where the borders between caring and controlling become thinner with every thread. As the first animated film to star a character with Down syndrome, Freebird is the coming-of-age story of Jon, a boy who learns to navigate the world with a loving mother, an absent father, a classroom bully, and a life-long crush. In 5 minutes, we watch 45 years of his life flash by. A boy learns to navigate the world with a loving mother, an absent father, a classroom bully, and a life-long crush. This music video for FREEDOM by Jordan Hart also doubles as the short film FREEBIRD. In an anti-realist world, a mysterious protagonist leads us on a journey: responding to, reuniting, and even becoming her encounters with nature. “What does the hangman think about, when he goes home at night from work?” Rashaun is a coveted pick for the NBA draft. The snag… Rashaun’s passion isn't basketball, instead, he desires to be a sculptor. In a therapy session, a patient tries to eliminate all the feelings, thoughts, emotions, and questions through breathing practices, and eventually thinks of nothing in her head. Breathe along with the film. March 2020. The planet locks itself in. Our world is being drained of its substance and digital life forms are multiplying, like these couples who meet in a virtual universe. What if the crisis was not the pandemic, but the derealization of our lives? Immaculate Virtual is a film essay contemplating the nature of reality, intimacy, and loss in the bewildering space where technology and humanity intertwine. On a small, secluded island, history unfolds, as the chapters are woven into a visual encyclopedia. The grisly folk tale of Lady Betty, the only female executioner in Ireland, as told by two old friends who can’t agree on the details. An animated short film that takes viewers into a utopian future where plaque psoriasis no longer exists. With a glimpse into what a world without psoriasis looks like, we can start to fully understand the emotional toll of the disease, empathize with sufferers, and grasp the importance of finding a cure Thirty-five years after Moon-walking astronauts placed special reflectors on the lunar surface, scientists have used these devices to test Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity to unprecedented accuracy. Louise, ballerina at the Garnier Opera in 1895, rushes home after a show but is stopped by a friend asking for money. Louise knows what to do in order to repay her. Inspired by the traumatic fates met by many in Uganda’s violent political past, “Miika” is a haunting tale of desperation birthing courage in a young and passionate heart. During the pandemic, Alice went back to her own country and started to take classes online in the middle of the night, day after day--trapped in a small room, with the computer screen her only window to the world. A weird journey following her escaped cat and her laptop is unexpected and welcomed. A powerful father-son story about youth, growing up, and photography. In 2016, I went to vote at the same polling place where I was registered and had voted for a decade. This time I was told my name wasn’t on the voter rolls… An ode to the body’s five senses, delivered by a death-row inmate with little time left to enjoy them. Tim Blake Nelson and a diverse team of animators from Latin America and the U.S. bring to life this bittersweet tale of regret and redemption from visionary duo Jerusha and Jared Hess. The fearless bassist of a quirky punk band shakes things up when she performs a séance that will forever alter the future. A woman living with anxiety and depression finds unexpected hope in a suicide attempt. The great advantage of "nothingness“ is that it is free. Poised through the eyes of the manipulated, the problem presented to the audience is the reality of greed and control by those who deem themselves leaders upon populations seen as necessary sacrifices. A man is unmoved by historical barbarism and societal injustice -- until rejection hits home and no one “likes” or comments on his social media. A story of a girl and her teddy bear as she grows up and they grow apart. A high blood sugar attack, a house turned upside down and a cross-country trip on a mobility scooter. On a stormy New York City night, a man finds shelter in a small 99¢ pizza shop. However things begin to quickly unravel when he asks for a slice of pizza, and it's revealed that all is not as it seems. Starring Michael Cera (Superbad), Hannah Gross (Joker), and Sophia Lillis (It), a dynamic story wherein the plan to make a trip back home as short as possible begins to unravel as Eric finds himself balancing the challenging relationship with his two sisters and his addiction to a local poker game. After all his research is stolen, an astrophysics student makes a bargain with a woman in order to get it back. Neither is prepared for the old wounds that will open or the connection they will make when they risk it all. Piotr signs up for a smoking cessation program. By mistake, he enrolls in an enigmatic self-development course where, under the influence of the charismatic Leader, he begins to question his relationship, which he had considered perfect…until now. Dating can be challenging at times. Knowing how to approach someone can be even more challenging...but it doesn't have to be. Shawn specialises in awkward sex scenes and awkward sex scenes only. When she receives a call from her former mentor, Shawn is overjoyed at the opportunity to prove her skills and the worth of her style on set. Four office employees try to find privacy in the workplace. Set in the Navarre space colony, a down-on-love noble finds himself besmitten. This episode is a comedically reimagined excerpt from Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labour’s Lost” (1590). A couple's relationship is pushed to the brink as they investigate a strange noise that's woken them in the night. This relationship is gonna be tough to get over. When a girl wakes up from having a breast reduction she receives a letter. The letter is from the breast tissue that was removed from her mammaries. Little Mousey got an invitation to one of the best restaurants in town: the Cat Cafe. Those who get the invitation are invited to experience the most exquisite dinner of their lives, but what waits behind the magnificent doors of the Cafe? A man is promised a new world when his friend invites him to an authentic Asian Restaurant, where the various use of Chopsticks plays a culturally shocking role in his mind-blowing dining experience. Dan always wanted to be an actor, but instead of achieving his dreams, he ends up a chromakey technician on movie sets. Covered in a bright green suit from head to toe, he is stuck in a rut until he gets offered an audition and the possibility to step into the limelight. A young woman is imprisoned by her inner thoughts in a caffeine-fueled assessment of her co-dependent relationship. Set in St Kilda, Australia, an elderly woman’s peaceful retirement is interrupted when her husband takes up a bizarre new hobby. Claire, a woman in her late 30s, goes to her parents' house for Christmas dinner and pretends to be pregnant in order to get her family off her back...and her ovaries. A Dad risks his life…by volunteering as the crossing guard at his kid’s school. A superb comedy that takes place in a society where the state has the power to determine who can and cannot father children. Four men attend a remote, government-sanctioned retreat, where they’re left to their own devices and must prove they have what it takes to become fathers. Mike wants to make music with his favorite dead musician, TUPAC, so he hires a medium and heads to the recording studio. When the Chang siblings’ dad begins not acting normal and won’t leave the house, they set out to deal with dad, leading them to reconnect and discover they have a lot more in common than they think. Filled with humor and heart, a case study on relationships of all kinds and what we have to do to protect them. Stefan is lonely with a blinding ambition to make friends. One day, he stumbles upon a diamond in the woods. Unable to reach it, the solution presents itself in the form of an even smaller man. A modern screwball comedy concerning Susan and Henry, who are hosting a dinner party while trying to make good on a lie concerning the recent death of their "father." Unexpected guests arrive, causing the night to unravel despite Susan’s best efforts. Starring Constance Wu, the moving story of several people in the SF Bay Area trying not to admit they’re failures. It’s a very funny and deceptively intricate comedy about the enormous pressure people are under to be happy and successful in this life, which for all we know might be a massive simulation. Starring Ace Bhatti, Laila Rouass, Lauren Patel, Navin Chowdry, and Shaheen Khan, a comedy w/ heart aboiut a dutiful husband and father who's festering secrets are exposed. After coming out to her parents, an Asian-American teenage girl takes off on a road trip with her nerdy best friend to meet her online crush. “Egghead & Twinkie” is a coming-of-age story created by and for Generation Z. A blisteringly hot summer day. Psychotherapist Ina notices something is wrong. But she doesn't have time to worry about it. She wants to please everyone around her yet doesn’t know how. But then…everything changes. Akio visits Nishimuro family, a kimono dealer, to tune their piano. Teru, a daughter of the store, appears there and farts accidentally in front of Akio. She leaves the place while hiding her embarrassment. However, Akio falls in love with her for some reason... Charlie and Gerald reunite their failed 2000's boy band for a competition whose prize money could remedy all of their financial woes. What could go wrong? The story of a lonely man, a dead alien, and a rock and roll song. Gloria can’t sleep. At 30-years-old, she has never had an orgasm and doesn’t get along with the men she meets. After moving to a new home, she discovers an invisible entity there who introduces her to new pleasures. But what will she do when she meets a man from the world of the living? Two people desperate to change the world embark on a provocative and artistic journey through the beautiful streets of Saint-Tropez, a small village in the South of France. But, how far are they willing to go to create the transformation that will make them both happy? Jessica is a lot of things – a New York City high school drama teacher, a loving wife to her nerdy husband Gordon, and two weeks shy of turning forty. But, she’s not a mother…yet. To impress his boss and father-in-law-to-be, Wiley heads to India two weeks before the wedding with the goal of corralling a wild card manager in the company. However, what Wiley can’t predict is the unlikely partnership they will form, as both men embark on a crackpot journey through India—each running from his own personal demons. Starring Steve Zahn, Jess Gabor, Judy Greer, and Rosalyn Sanchez, the beautiful story of a young girl, Large Marge Bickford, “Butt too big, boobs too small-generation XL”, who after a great loss, flees to Mexico in search of the father she barely knows. A man tries to film a birthday message during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this modernized, comedic update on the Washington Irving classic short story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” awkward science teacher Ichabod Crane… A novice stay-at-home vlogger is in the middle of making a video when her husband returns home from work. Their exchange turns deadly as the camera keeps rolling... On the eve of his 30th birthday, a gay slacker must overcome his crippling insecurities in order to find love. Starring Colin Mochrie (Whose Line Is It Anyway?), Luke Davis (That Was Awesome!), and Amber Nash (Archer), a hilarious comedy following the craziness that ensues when a struggling comedian reluctantly returns home for the holidays. There, she must deal with her unconventional family and ultimately face a life-changing decision. Ever wondered what it would be like if a Looney Tunes cartoon came to life? Look no further than this wacky comedy and supernatural epic about a drunken applejack salesman who must go from zero to hero and defeat hundreds of beavers. For teenager Danny, with regards to musical taste – he did it his way. He got a kick out of Sinatra, not Sheeran. Regrets? Potential social isolation. But will his love for Ol’ Blue Eyes get under his skin – or be his salvation? A married couple struggles to "accommodate" one another in the lead-up to a high-stakes business lunch. A struggling married couple try to improve their relationship by joining a self-help group. What could go wrong? An irreverent, unconventional, and poignant love story that explores our eternal search for love-all while tackling social issues - surrogate parenting, infidelity, woman’s role in family and society, sexual freedom… Recently divorced Carmen and Franco work through their fervent relationship to support their daughter Sol when she gets her period for the first time. Starring Sheila Vand (A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night), Matt Dillon (Crash, Drugstore Cowboy), Isabela Rosellini (Blue Velvet), Anna Gunn (Breaking Bad), Christopher McDonald (Thelma & Louise), and Joaquim de Almeida (Clear and Present Danger), a hilarious political satire, set in the near future, which follows an Iranian-American woman as she navigates what it means to be a “free American” while uncovering a devious government plot. A struggling actor and writer is on the path to finally make a big break in her career. But she’s going to have to put her complicated life back together in the aftermath of a tragic event. A story examining the complexity, ridiculousness, and intersection of faith, creativity, family, and grief that shows how we often think we only have one chance to figure it all out, but the reality is, we have a million chances to get it right. The sense of humor performed by an octogenarian in Cornellà. Maruja lives with her husband in San Ildefonso, a working-class neighborhood of Cornellà, on the outskirts of Barcelona. She gets bored at home and often goes out in search of fresh air that makes her smile, always with her shopping cart. BFFs and mobile notary publics, Jackie and Louise, find themselves in an intimate situation with wacky strangers as an important legal document gets… 1954 - Panic erupts when the citizens of Bellingham, Washington notice strange cracks in their car windshields. What is causing this mysterious phenomenon? Friends from NYC’s South Asian diaspora form a dance company that both celebrates their heritage and addresses social issues that have personal resonance for them. This year’s Kaiser Permanente Thrive Award Winner follows a full-time single mother of two nonverbal autistic adults, as she fights for her dream to build a community for those alike to live a better and safer life. An inspirational film about rising above. Inside 14-year-old Mali's head, everything is about dancing. She's a bgirl, 'breaking' her way from battle to battle. But she's looking for more. Narrated by Neil Patrick Harris, "Billion Dollar Babies" is the unbelievable, but true story of the toy craze that started it all, and its legacy of chaos that put the wheels of modern-day Black Friday shopping riots into motion. Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids More Details Artist Sabrina Nelson explores grief and healing through her work as she meditates on the tumultuous moment in history in which she finds herself creating. After the death of his little brother, Johnnie sets out to put on a Viking funeral in his honor. A custom-built boat, flaming arrows, and a California lake steeped in childhood memories sets the stage to make this wistful last wish a reality...we hope. The story of two baby boomer musical brothers who grew up in San Jose, California, had a hit record, and joined scientology. It destroyed their band and separated the brothers for 28 years. A tale about second chances and awakening. A mesmerizing merging of choreography by Martha Graham, music by Philip Glass, and footage of Bull Rider/Modern Dancer Ouncie Mitchell. If dance is movement in the form of symbolic communication, then Bull Riding, is a culture of dance with the arena as it's stage. Uncovering the multifaceted life of 40-year-old single mother and online sex worker, Sinead. Call Me Mommy delves into the various origins and effects of ‘Mommy Issues’ in Sinead’s personal and professional world. The powerful and inspirational story of a man traveling with three mules fights to maintain his nomadic lifestyle in the American West. An edge-of-your-seat adventure telling the most incredible, yet true, story of modern-day pirates told from the perspective of the people who bravely pursue them in order to bring them to justice. The beautifully-crafted story of a man who fights a lone, harrowing battle against a Kafkaesque system that refuses to recognise he’s alive. But, the story behind the story is much more than anyone could have imagined. Executive produced by Fred Armisen (Portlandia, Saturday Night Live), a moving portrait of an eccentric New York family navigating the chaos that divides them, yet finding what makes them alike will help them reunite. Deep in the jungle of Central Vietnam, lies a magnificent underground kingdom. Hang Son Doong (“mountain river cave”) is the largest cave passage in the world and a place of spectacular beauty. The paradise is now in danger from those who would develop there. But there are those who would fight to protect the delicate eco-system. An intimate portrait of four women making ends meet while searching for themselves. Mothers, daughters, sisters and servants of God, they navigate the complexities of being a woman; the delicate balance of ambition, joy, shame, desire, and the shapes they bend themselves in to find and keep love. Friends from NYC’s South Asian diaspora form a dance company that both celebrates their heritage and addresses social issues that have personal resonance for them. In a dusty filing cabinet in Monterey, California, a 1938 film is discovered that depicted a joyous Japanese-American community just before their lives are destroyed. Along with this remarkable never-before-seen film was a trove of signed petitions demanding the restoration of civil rights to those same Americans. The history of Fotokemika comes alive through ageing photographs, telling the story of the once proud factory and of a bygone era and an all but forgotten art. A shift at a metal foundry provides the basis for a meditation of life as a pressure machine. The gripping story of an African-American woman determined to force Harvard University to cede ownership of photos of her great-great-great grandfather--who was an enslaved man named Renty. With a focus on Lanier and her lawsuit, it is a captivating journey, both powerful and inspirational. A thriving community sustained for decades by waves of immigrants becomes the target of white nationalists intent on killing the latest arrivals: Muslims. When they attempt to recruit a local man with a conscience, he infiltrates them, partnering with the FBI, and risking his life to prevent the attack. A glimpse into the life of Gina, the Dog Whisperer of Skid Row. An urgent and intimate look at America, told through the stories of farmers living at the intersection of climate change, globalization, and a mental health crisis. After discovering old diaries and notebooks, artist Jaime Sunwoo examines her shapeshifting penmanship and wonders why she's never had a consistent style. Through playful paper puppetry and animation, she reflects on what handwriting means to her personally, its significance throughout history, and its relevance in our computerized world. The elderly at the nursing home have their heads shaved. The protagonist who works there sees them but can't read their expressions. However, from one instance, he finds himself looking closely at their faces. Three women travel to the remote atoll of Pukapuka in the Cook Islands. Can they reconnect with their identity? A deeply moving, poetic, and reflective story on memory, loss, and the universal search for wholeness. John Leguizamo visits Rikers Island Correctional Facility to perform his one-man Broadway show Ghetto Klown for an audience of over 400 inmates… Parents and teachers around the world struggle with kids’ dependence on devices today. How might we better prepare our kids for this digital world? In the throes of early pandemic lockdown, the threat of closure looms large over San Francisco’s historic queer bars. As the caretakers of these spaces look after their deserted venues, phantoms of the past and future begin to bleed into the present. In 2018, an Israeli pre-military class took a trip to Tzafit river, when a powerful flash flood took the lives of ten young members. Thoughts of … The pounding heart of roller derby: powerful, self-sufficient women. A vital and relevant story of triumph, loss, strength, determination, and a search for balance between individuality and community. Featuring folk rock icons Indigo Girls, renowned pianist Vijay Iyer, and famed Jamaican rapper/activist Talib Kweli, a transformative documentary exploring the most intense and unique relationship between music artists and their fans. A passionate pilot is challenged by her grandmother to live her life on her own terms but finds herself at a crossroads when that could mean revealing her grandmother's long-buried secrets. Starring Michael Cera (Superbad), Hannah Gross (Joker), and Sophia Lillis (It), a dynamic story wherein the plan to make a trip back home as short as possible begins to unravel as Eric finds himself balancing the challenging relationship with his two sisters and his addiction to a local poker game. Three American lives are radically changed during the tumultuous summer of Covid-19 (2020). Rejoice in the inspiration of the enthralling story of Charlie, a man who has lived in America most of his life. But, when he tries to repatriate back to Armenia, he's greeted with the harsh reality of 1947 Soviet Communism and will find his own inner courage. A post-trauma experience of a young woman and her daughter who were forced to leave Ukraine for Europe after the Russian invasion. A young performer is stuck under the harsh demands of her father and their community's expectations. During a night out to let loose and have some fun with her friends, she meets a young man with whom she quickly forms a bond, forcing her to question everything she has known. A sleepwalker is banished from his village for committing a "serious sin" while asleep. This decision is also announced to all the surrounding villages so that no one hosts or feeds him. As he makes his way to the city, he is unaware of what is headed his way. On the final day of the American withdrawal from Afghanistan, a prosecutor in Kabul seeks the help of a journalist in California to get evacuated before the Taliban takes full control of the country and captures her. King Richard II has returned to England from war in Ireland to discover that Henry IV has laid claim to his throne and home. This episode is an epically reimagined excerpt from Shakespeare’s “Richard II” (1595). Starring Tim Realbuto, Vivica A. Fox, Taryn Manning, Matt Peters, Coolio, and Sally Kirkland, a story filled with inspiration and joy about an obese multiple sclerosis patient who takes up his late Father's sport of boxing to find inner peace. Written and performed by MARS Marshall, "The BOI's Failed Crown" is a poetry film that delves on longing and desire through the angle of reclaiming the Black Trans body. Starring the incomparable Timothy Spall (“Harry Potter”), Leanne Best ("Star Wars: The Force Awakens”), and Mark Lewis Jones ("Star Wars: The Last Jedi”), a story that captures the exhilaration of glam rock mania through a vibrant and energetic celebration. A young Muslim woman and her family discuss a peacekeeping solution for their overly aggressive ‘White Elephant’ gift exchange. Taylor, a 14-y-o adoptee, has secretly grown obsessed with finding her birth family in Korea-putting a strain in her adopted family’s home. Befriending a neighbor, who helps her locate her Korean roots, Taylor embarks on a journey of discovery and unforeseen truths. Natascha McElhone (The Truman Show) stars as Carmen, a woman finding a new start to life. After her elderly brother, who was a priest, passes, she’s no longer expected to devote her life as caretaker. Through a set of odd circumstances, she finds herself hearing confessions in a local church, to the delight of many parishioners and the horror of the authorities. Starring Sol Miranda (Unbreakable Kimmy Schnidt), Victoria Cartagena (Batwoman), and Tovah Feldshuh (Star Wars: Resistance, The Walking Dead), the beautiful story about a Latinx mother and daughter facing major life changes and how their love challenges and sustains them. Based on a true story, a moving and potent portrait of a woman in the aftermath of trying to take her own life, and her journey of self-discovery, newfound friendship, unwavering love, and a life she never imagined possible for a girl like her. When Danny steals his older brother's air rifle, the introverted Harvey is keen to have a go. Heading to the desolate country lanes they embark on a day of exploring. It isn't long before one stray pellet irreparably damages the boy's blossoming relationship. Starring the always captivating Gemma Arterton (“Quantum of Solace”), the story of a teenager with Down's syndrome helps herself, and others, to escape from accusations of witchcraft. A spiritual and emotional journey of a burned out British video editor Danny, as he travels to the same beach town in Goa (India) where his hippie parents had met back in the 70's during the heydays of hippiedom. There, he find inspiration…and, could that be love, too? Determined to finally repair her strained relationship with her mother before becoming one herself, a pregnant daughter battles with her naysaying inner voices and a lifetime of anger, fear, and disappointment, ultimately stumbling into a moment of profound healing. A fateful encounter of two married couples from two opposite social classes, who seem to have nothing in common. They are brought together by momentous events that will bind them together for the rest of their lives. A hotel lobby is the crucible where a brilliant, ruined drunk battles his demons one last time. This true story reveals what happens on the day Bill Wilson turns down a drink and creates Alcoholics Anonymous. Starring Constance Wu, the moving story of several people in the SF Bay Area trying not to admit they’re failures. It’s a very funny and deceptively intricate comedy about the enormous pressure people are under to be happy and successful in this life, which for all we know might be a massive simulation. When a young girl hitchhiking is picked up by a stranger, who ends up taking whom for a ride? A reformed ex-convict with a debt to repay picks up his former cellmate from prison and drives him wherever he wants to go. As they travel the desolate landscape, both men seek redemption and a second chance. Mirae, a Korean student comes to the States and enrolls in a filmmaking class that she always wanted to take. However, she can’t think of a good story and decides to film a clichéd short film about her story of hardships in filmmaking as an international student. I'll never stop searching for you, no matter where it takes me. Natalie Song (17) returns home with her childhood friend, Joanne Cheng (18), to celebrate Chinese New Year at the Cheng household. But, navigating festivities that were once inviting will prove much more challenging than the girls thought. "GLORY" meets "DANCES WITH WOLVES." When a soldier deserts from battle, he soon discovers the true cost of war through a young heroic black man, who teaches him the real meaning of Freedom. Starring Emily Bader, Odessa A’zion, Jennifer Esposito, Domenick Lombardozzi, Annabella Sciorra, and Nicholas Cirillo, Esposito’s filmmaking debut boldly shines a light on the never-before-seen women of the beloved mob movie genre. Fresh KillsOPENING FILM, SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS, & AFTER PARTY More Details Pola is a nickel miner and family man in Indonesia. Through Pola’s eyes we see the unspoken side of green technology, paid for by Pola and his village. Drowning in debt, JJ, a young woman from the US, escapes from Los Angeles to Baja, looking for an old lover. She never planned to have 14-year-old Mexican teenager, Esmerelda, change the direction her trip would take, as well as her path in life. Discovering all their neighbors have left for winter, two star-crossed lovers hatch a devious plan to ditch work, tour the neighborhood, and visit every single empty house for a drink. Startling revelations are revealed…until their once idyllic life becomes uprooted for good. College bound Erik must learn to take care of his younger sister Nora after their undocumented mother goes missing. Starring Steve Zahn, Jess Gabor, Judy Greer, and Rosalyn Sanchez, the beautiful story of a young girl, Large Marge Bickford, “Butt too big, boobs too small-generation XL”, who after a great loss, flees to Mexico in search of the father she barely knows. Starring the wonderful Betsy Brandt ("Breaking Bad") and written and directed by Joanna Gleason (“Into the Woods”), “THE GROTTO” is a magnificent feelgood romantic drama about loss, strength, love, and new beginnings. An exhilarating and taut drama wherein a war crimes tribunal investigator goes to Belgrade to hunt a man whom everybody thought was dead. A lonely hitman from New York City travels to small towns around the country trying to find meaning in his inconsequential life as he fulfills his… When a phone sex operator is accepted into Oxford University, she must confront her live-in mother, a codependent hoarder, about her decision to move across the globe. Two women at a crossroads meet on a pilgrimage in Oaxaca, Mexico. Hope seeks a sense of self in her mother’s land. Soledad struggles to free herself from the ghost of her past. Together, they walk in communion with local pilgrims as they seek inner peace. On a road trip with her unfaithful boyfriend, Ellie discovers she has DID (once called multiple personality disorder) and that her fractured identities are offering them clues about her mysterious past. Original film, home videos, and stock footage combine to tell stories of love, separation, and the memories reinterpreted by dreams. Mack wants to get away to her family’s rustic cabin and spiritually connect with her recently deceased sister. A nice idea…that is, until her Type-A bestie and her offbeat friend decide to show up too—leading to emotional highs, lows, and all in between. An irreverent, unconventional, and poignant love story that explores our eternal search for love-all while tackling social issues - surrogate parenting, infidelity, woman’s role in family and society, sexual freedom… A beautiful slice-of-life drama about Robel and his best friend Fahmi, who embark on a journey to drop off a suitcase with medicine and cash. However, an unexpected turn transmutes Robel’s simple errand into an odyssey across a rapidly gentrifying city. In this adult coming-of-age story, Harper takes medical tourism to a new level as she escapes city life to have her abortion in a small cottage resort town on a long weekend. While there, she experiences her childhood playground in a new light. When truck driver Kiran hears pounding on a shipping container and finds a young Mexican-American girl inside, his already tumultuous life takes a drastic turn as he seeks to reunite her with her family. An electric one night stand between Sylvia and Ethan is quickly derailed by a disturbed and possessive ex-lover who triggers them to descend into a dark weekend. A black sheep attempts to eulogize her mother with a story about pigeons. Attempting to start a new chapter in life, Jay moves in with her high school best friend (a woman with whom she used to be secretly in love) and befriends a charismatic gay man who has long given up on love. Just another day in the inevitable cycles of love, loss, and everything in between. A harsh military event sent two friends on different life paths. One became the quintessential family man, while the other prefers plants to people… Clemence looks after her sister Romane, who was disabled in a car accident as a teen. But, when Clemence returns home one night with her new boyfriend, Guillaume, and he begins to form a bond with Romane, the bonds the sisters have created begin to crack and force new decisions. A suicidal nine year-old boy struggling with his gender identity crosses paths with an unraveling but lovable Drag Queen. Iris feels stuck between caring for her young daughter and her father Max. While trying to save the local movie house from shuttering its doors, Iris reconnects with the soon-to-marry ex-love of her life, and she is forced to choose between her family and herself. One mother will go to any lengths to bring her daughter back from the dead. Love, sex, and disillusion in the modern world. Lucy is unhappy at work and unhappy with her partner. No surprise she finds herself on the cusp of a not-so-secret affair. But, while this new relationship may seem like what she needs, the answers are far more complicated. The riveting story behind one of the most famous cases of the past century shines powerfully with an all-star cast that includes Abigail Breslin, Ryan Phillippe, Luke Wilson, Emily VanCamp, Mireille Enos, Enrique Murciano, Josh Bowman, Sebastian Quinn, Brent Sexton, Taryn Manning, Nolan Gould, Andy Garcia, and Donald Sutherland. Two old friends; one VERY big ask. Two childhood friends find themselves in Vegas on the same weekend, and one night together—with one life-altering favor—will change everything for them both. Montreal’s underground nightlife is legendary. Follow Ramy, a poet from the Middle East who is in Montreal for med school, and thanks to his partying cousin, meets two local girls and embarks on a relationship that shows him his destiny. The film tells the story of Yona, a nurse in the internal medicine department, on her last day at work. A presidential visit at the hospital interrupt… In a dysfunctional Italian family, a mother attempts to save her brood through gourmet cooking. Elena loses her ability to have children. Facing a choice between conceiving in vitro with her husband Leon, and adapting her life-transforming theatre program for orphans in Africa, Elena will have to reinvent the word "mother". Inspired by a true story. The journey of two Japanese-American brothers during World War II, Minoru and John Miyasaki. Stripped of their citizenship and placed in internment camps, they volunteer for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, an all Japanese-American unit that sacrificed everything, to prove their loyalty to a country that doesn’t want them. A young woman’s attempts to spare her 13-year-old half-sister from toxic parenting propels her into an absurd custody battle, forcing her to confront her own past traumas. Three teens in Lisbon are on the precipice. With uncertain futures and shadows from their past and present…and not one of them can pretend nothing ever happened. Ashkasha is a living being guided by curiosity. This causes her to lose her head and get trapped in the depths, where she is submerged in a journey of… Winner of Unity & Inclusion Award for NASA's International Cinespace contest!!! Seven-year-old Aura loves everything space. Today is the day her dreams come true, she becomes an astronaut. When nine-year-old Ehsan sees a deer at the window at midnight, he decides to go out in the snow to guard the house and not let the deer take his brother’s life. An unstable farm girl becomes prisoner to a beast to cure her father's illness. A modern retelling (with a twist) of the classic ‘Beauty and the Beast” fable. A mysterious masked and paranoid character flees after being tormented by phantasmagoric hallucinations. But he will end up trapped in a dark and surreal labyrinth that confronts him with himself. How are the ghosts of today? One-hit-novelist Guy Laury’s (Jay Duplass) been selected for a very exclusive (and mysterious) island winter-residency. On the cliff’s edge of obscurity, he stumbles onto a lost manuscript, a decades-old murder-mystery and a culture of ghosts, demons and mythology that could be the key to his redemption. Starring James Marsters, Jordan Peele, Christopher McDonald, Robert Englund, and Sid Haig, the story of Les, a guy down on his luck who wakes to find an explosive device has been implanted in his neck. That’s just the beginning of his troubles. Following the death of her mysterious Amah (grandma), a young chef is haunted during her first night of dinner service at a high-pressure Michelin Star kitchen. As Australia recovers from unprecedented fires, a filmmaker and two conservationists travel deep into the outback to track and record animals. However, the well-equipped trio discover a new terrifying species…which is now intent on hunting them. A singer is terrified of losing her voice and thinks someone is out to steal it. In the final hour of a crowdfunding campaign, a struggling animator starts to transform into his most popular character: An ice cream cone named Fudgie Freddie. A pregnant pioneer woman and her family meet a supernatural fate after breaking from their wagon train to California and ignoring a series of ominous dreams. Joy and Harry are trying to have a baby. One night, Joy swallows a spider in her sleep. When Joy subsequently develops an insatiable appetite for flies, it dawns on her that there may be more than one way of becoming a mother. Starring the wonderful Betsy Brandt ("Breaking Bad") and written and directed by Joanna Gleason (“Into the Woods”), “THE GROTTO” is a magnificent feelgood romantic drama about loss, strength, love, and new beginnings. Filled with humor and powerful drama, an intensely realistic look at modern love through the lens of two romantics navigating their way through a new relationship. A blisteringly hot summer day. Psychotherapist Ina notices something is wrong. But she doesn't have time to worry about it. She wants to please everyone around her yet doesn’t know how. But then…everything changes. A fresh, vibrant, and youthful adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” is played out in a house of university students, whose party spins out of control. Szilvi makes a quick decision: she flees her wedding and jumps into Petya’s taxi—who just happens to be going to his own bachelor party that evening. Their day around Budapest together will become their adventure and their story. On the battlefield a soldier is hit with a blinding light and wakes up in a room with no doors, windows, or exits. He radios for help, but the only person he reaches is a woman claiming to be trapped in a similar room. Can they find a way out before it's too late? A superb comedy that takes place in a society where the state has the power to determine who can and cannot father children. Four men attend a remote, government-sanctioned retreat, where they’re left to their own devices and must prove they have what it takes to become fathers. In the vein of Blade Runner, a female slave deprived of her senses and memories finds herself discarded by society, yet one man discovers her value. A deliriously fun comedy-fantasy in which a millennial discovers that the world she knows is just a simulated version of reality that is being shut down. Suddenly, she's the only one who wants to stick around. A comet is about to destroy the human race in a few months. Three sisters who have been living separately for a long time, come to live together after the death of their father. Will they once again become a family right at the end of the world? An animated exploration of the beginning stages of being a parent and bonding with your child. After undergoing an experimental time travel “process” that sends a man into his future, he investigates the man he has become, by engaging in a romance with his future self’s girlfriend in a mindbending reality. In 2030, the British government passed a law requiring that all male - female courting/dating be regulated by them, through a dating app. So far the effect on relationships has been…not what they expected. One mother will go to any lengths to bring her daughter back from the dead. Set in the Navarre space colony, a down-on-love noble finds himself besmitten. This episode is a comedically reimagined excerpt from Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labour’s Lost” (1590). November 11, 1918, somewhere on the western front. A German pilot barely survives a crash near a trench. He will have to hide his identity and find a way to leave the trench and join his camp. But his enemies are starting to suspect something… Starring James Marsters, Jordan Peele, Christopher McDonald, Robert Englund, and Sid Haig, the story of Les, a guy down on his luck who wakes to find an explosive device has been implanted in his neck. That’s just the beginning of his troubles. A gripping psychological thriller in which a woman, consumed by her own demons, must confront a relentless stalker who blurs the boundaries between nightmare and reality, forcing her to question her sanity. Starring Dermot Mulroney, Darren Mann, Alyssa Goss, Sonja Sohn, and Mena Suvari--a thriller where a young ex-con risks his freedom to track down the estranged daughter of a fellow inmate. BreakwaterWORLD PREMIERE, SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS, & AFTER PARTY More Details As Australia recovers from unprecedented fires, a filmmaker and two conservationists travel deep into the outback to track and record animals. However, the well-equipped trio discover a new terrifying species…which is now intent on hunting them. In the dangerous high-stakes world of illegal pool gambling, Diana, a smart, tough newcomer, charms veteran Nick into taking her under his wing. They prepare to risk it all to defeat the world champion, but soon find themselves in more danger than they ever imagined. In a small town, a group of former classmates gathers at an Airbnb on the night of their tenth high school reunion. The night takes a harrowing turn when an attempt at revenge falls apart. After covering up a hit and run on the way to their valedictory desert trip, three high school graduates face the true test of their friendship when they become entangled in a deadly crime ring imbroglio. Jessica is a lot of things – a New York City high school drama teacher, a loving wife to her nerdy husband Gordon, and two weeks shy of turning forty. But, she’s not a mother…yet. Ever wondered what it would be like if a Looney Tunes cartoon came to life? Look no further than this wacky comedy and supernatural epic about a drunken applejack salesman who must go from zero to hero and defeat hundreds of beavers. An electric one night stand between Sylvia and Ethan is quickly derailed by a disturbed and possessive ex-lover who triggers them to descend into a dark weekend. The riveting story behind one of the most famous cases of the past century shines powerfully with an all-star cast that includes Abigail Breslin, Ryan Phillippe, Luke Wilson, Emily VanCamp, Mireille Enos, Enrique Murciano, Josh Bowman, Sebastian Quinn, Brent Sexton, Taryn Manning, Nolan Gould, Andy Garcia, and Donald Sutherland. Seoul 2022: Six people's lives intersect in unexpected and ominous ways over the course of four days, as they each face danger, chaos, possible love, and…something else. Starring Willa Fitzgerald, John Magaro, Bruce Campbell, Jon Cryer, and Richard Kind, A 1970s-era Watergate conspiracy thriller and comedy following a White House transscriber who is thrust into scandal after obtaining the only copy of the infamous 18 ½ minute gap in the Nixon tapes. A young Mexican girl and her mother, separated in the forest, are hunted by Border Patrol agents and something even more sinister. When a troubled couple escape to their rural farmhouse for a weekend of re-connection, they realize that their ability to save their marriage will literally determine the fate of humankind itself. Starring Amanda Brugel (The Handmaid’s Tale, Kim’s Convenience). To survive the night, a teenage boy from a broken home must uncover the mystery behind his silent stalker. Starring Amy Acker (Angel, Cabin In The Woods), James Carpinello (The Punisher, Gotham, The Blacklist), and introducing Jack Carpinello. This true one-take feature film follows Milly, an adulterous rideshare driver navigating the nighttime streets of Hollywood who goes to great lengths to take his troubling double-life to the grave... only to dig a grave for himself. A man carrying a dangerous bag seems to be in way over his head when he's confronted by an array of colorful and dangerous characters. October 1992. A group of law students head to a remote home upstate where a girl disappeared two years earlier. Will they be able to unravel what really happened? On an isolated farm in what appears to be the 1800s, a tyrannical father preaches fire and brimstone, while the devout mother preaches obedience. But, their flock has had enough, and an uprising is only the start to uncovering the years of lies. During lockdown in Italy, Roxanne, a gruff pipe organ restorer struggles to control her obsessive attraction to Lucia, her new 20-year-old mute assistant. An exploration of our aching need for human connection and touch. A Man's commitment to his job takes a dark and surreal turn for the worst. On a stormy New York City night, a man finds shelter in a small 99¢ pizza shop. However things begin to quickly unravel when he asks for a slice of pizza, and it's revealed that all is not as it seems. A young Muslim woman and her family discuss a peacekeeping solution for their overly aggressive ‘White Elephant’ gift exchange. A married couple struggles to "accommodate" one another in the lead-up to a high-stakes business lunch. On a stormy New York City night, a man finds shelter in a small 99¢ pizza shop. However things begin to quickly unravel when he asks for a slice of pizza, and it's revealed that all is not as it seems. Little Mousey got an invitation to one of the best restaurants in town: the Cat Cafe. Those who get the invitation are invited to experience the most exquisite dinner of their lives, but what waits behind the magnificent doors of the Cafe? An animated exploration of the beginning stages of being a parent and bonding with your child. After discovering old diaries and notebooks, artist Jaime Sunwoo examines her shapeshifting penmanship and wonders why she's never had a consistent style. Through playful paper puppetry and animation, she reflects on what handwriting means to her personally, its significance throughout history, and its relevance in our computerized world. A young Mexican girl and her mother, separated in the forest, are hunted by Border Patrol agents and something even more sinister. Winner of Unity & Inclusion Award for NASA's International Cinespace contest!!! Seven-year-old Aura loves everything space. Today is the day her dreams come true, she becomes an astronaut. Dan always wanted to be an actor, but instead of achieving his dreams, he ends up a chromakey technician on movie sets. Covered in a bright green suit from head to toe, he is stuck in a rut until he gets offered an audition and the possibility to step into the limelight. To survive the night, a teenage boy from a broken home must uncover the mystery behind his silent stalker. Starring Amy Acker (Angel, Cabin In The Woods), James Carpinello (The Punisher, Gotham, The Blacklist), and introducing Jack Carpinello. The story of a lonely man, a dead alien, and a rock and roll song. Ashkasha is a living being guided by curiosity. This causes her to lose her head and get trapped in the depths, where she is submerged in a journey of… On the final day of the American withdrawal from Afghanistan, a prosecutor in Kabul seeks the help of a journalist in California to get evacuated before the Taliban takes full control of the country and captures her. In 2030, the British government passed a law requiring that all male - female courting/dating be regulated by them, through a dating app. So far the effect on relationships has been…not what they expected. A harsh military event sent two friends on different life paths. One became the quintessential family man, while the other prefers plants to people… 1954 - Panic erupts when the citizens of Bellingham, Washington notice strange cracks in their car windshields. What is causing this mysterious phenomenon? A mysterious masked and paranoid character flees after being tormented by phantasmagoric hallucinations. But he will end up trapped in a dark and surreal labyrinth that confronts him with himself. How are the ghosts of today? In this modernized, comedic update on the Washington Irving classic short story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” awkward science teacher Ichabod Crane… Original film, home videos, and stock footage combine to tell stories of love, separation, and the memories reinterpreted by dreams. A surreal music collaboration with the Aussie band Telenova. Inspired by a shared love for the work of David Lynch and French New Wave, Bones plumbs… Produced/Directed by LGBTQ, full cast LGBTQ/Non-binary. 'G Flip’s “Waste of Space” Music Video Is a Testament to Nonbinary Strength' - Them Magazine… Powerhouse singer/songwriter Kaya Stewart’s upward trajectory came spiraling down around her in the midst of a global pandemic, as her anxiety and OCD… Hand drawn animation, a surreal landscape, incredible music….what more can this alien world want? Child's play turns into a bizarre challenge. A young woman is imprisoned by her inner thoughts in a caffeine-fueled assessment of her co-dependent relationship. Set in St Kilda, Australia, an elderly woman’s peaceful retirement is interrupted when her husband takes up a bizarre new hobby. When nine-year-old Ehsan sees a deer at the window at midnight, he decides to go out in the snow to guard the house and not let the deer take his brother’s life. For teenager Danny, with regards to musical taste – he did it his way. He got a kick out of Sinatra, not Sheeran. Regrets? Potential social isolation. But will his love for Ol’ Blue Eyes get under his skin – or be his salvation? The sense of humor performed by an octogenarian in Cornellà. Maruja lives with her husband in San Ildefonso, a working-class neighborhood of Cornellà, on the outskirts of Barcelona. She gets bored at home and often goes out in search of fresh air that makes her smile, always with her shopping cart. Stefan is lonely with a blinding ambition to make friends. One day, he stumbles upon a diamond in the woods. Unable to reach it, the solution presents itself in the form of an even smaller man. In this modernized, comedic update on the Washington Irving classic short story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” awkward science teacher Ichabod Crane… Akio visits Nishimuro family, a kimono dealer, to tune their piano. Teru, a daughter of the store, appears there and farts accidentally in front of Akio. She leaves the place while hiding her embarrassment. However, Akio falls in love with her for some reason... A novice stay-at-home vlogger is in the middle of making a video when her husband returns home from work. Their exchange turns deadly as the camera keeps rolling... On the eve of his 30th birthday, a gay slacker must overcome his crippling insecurities in order to find love. Original film, home videos, and stock footage combine to tell stories of love, separation, and the memories reinterpreted by dreams. During the pandemic, Alice went back to her own country and started to take classes online in the middle of the night, day after day--trapped in a small room, with the computer screen her only window to the world. A weird journey following her escaped cat and her laptop is unexpected and welcomed. A surreal fever-dream inspired by the isolation and suffocation of quarantine. On a film set, there are always unforeseen events. Some days, it's all there is. And sometimes it's even worse. Four women explore the constructs that have helped shape their sexual confidence. Triana is an Andalusian woman who needs to fight against tradition. She arrives in a village full of mysticism and women, where her mission is to liberate them. This music video is a portrait of a man exploring the subconscious journeys we go on in our dream states, and the parallels they end up mirroring in our waking lives. During the Irish Great Famine, a grieving farmhand’s life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a ghostly thief and is led on a journey of hope. A young couple with Down’s syndrome must overcome prejudice and danger, to try and save the AI baby they want to adopt. A film about the disposability of disability. On a cloudy London day, an American babysitter takes care of two young British sisters. Parental instincts and the fragility of misunderstandings rise to the surface, as she realizes something is amiss. A day in the life of ten girls from remote and regional areas of Australia who have been selected for a songwriting mentorship program. By a stream in the woods - a place between worlds - two women find each other ankle-deep in the water, letting go of what's past and wondering what will come. An Indian man must unpack childhood trauma inside a family heirloom in order to live again. Heavily-pregnant Pearl (Gemma Arterton, "Quantum of Solace," "Kingsman: The Secret Service") leaves the house in distress and rages against the world, as she tries to process a hidden pain. On Halloween night, an arrogant TikTok influencer refuses to acknowledge her cultural appropriation of Mexican culture as strange things happen in the shadows. Through an energetic pop anthem, a woman addresses her date’s blind spots and challenges his ‘Nice Guy’ persona. A young woman thinks that nothing is real, and it turns out she’s right. Somebody’s watching her – but who? When a car bomb detonates while she’s babysitting, Rosa must bring her sister to safety by convincing her that aliens have arrived to greet them. A neurotic waitress with a phobia of coins struggles with visions of the microscopic world of dirt and germs. As she fights to control her darkest fears, reality falls apart. A mysterious conquistador obsesses over a group of villagers in 16th century Spain. While trying to sneak out of her house, a Mexican-American girl meets an unexpected friend. A story where two neighbors get acquainted in an unprecedented way during an unprecedented time. A computer designed to flag violent internet content starts creating its own, with the inventors as the subjects. On Halloween night, a young woman is terrified into a monstrous transformation. Athens 2022. Rumor has it that after dark, a genderqueer robber is roaming the city streets. A few sleepless Athenians will cross paths with this elusive creature and for the first time in a while, they will go to sleep. A part time driver’s last ride of the night may be the last ride of his life. Five unique individuals take us on a journey where their achievements shine beyond preconceived ideas of what is possible. A desperate search during a strange and sudden evacuation. Traversing their differences and their pasts, Romi and her brother Yoni hike the Israeli desert. All Don wants is a quiet life in the Scottish Highlands. Unfortunately the Universe has other plans. Twin brothers. A bag of chalupas. A dead body. Now's their chance to prove themselves as bounty hunters—and chase their lifelong dream. In the abandoned hangar of a young girl's fantasy, a gang of bloodthirsty fashionistas are figuring out exactly how to assemble the ideal man. In a near future when women rule the world, a politician visits a "Grooming School" to snag a trophy husband, but her boring date takes a turn when her Stepford-y match stops pretending to be something he's not. FIRST DOWN is a gripping documentary that profiles an underdog team in America’s first all-girls tackle football league. This band of misfits and outcasts compete for the title while tackling their struggles both on and off the field. A real estate agent desperate to sell a foreclosed house gets more than he bargained for when he shows it to a couple whose marriage is falling apart. When not seeing difference makes you very different. An intimate portrait documentary of Spandau Ballet's Gary Kemp which explores an artist's journey towards making a solo album. A group of girlfriends prepare for the anticipated summer party in a cramped bathroom. Between boy talk and makeup, Mercedes navigates her blossoming attraction for her friend Julia. When Chloe is gifted a mysterious crystal, she finds it gives off more than just good vibes. A peaceful morning at the playground turns into a stroller standoff when two overly ambitious fathers escalate a sustainability argument into a duel - because this playground ain't big enough for the two of them. Somewhere in an enigmatic and dystopian future, a queen gets entertained by her very own brutal talent show. She loves him. He loves her… and heroin. Somewhere foggy - a place in a VR game where the purpose is to find your own house while starting somewhere unfamiliar. Jeong-Im begins to enjoys the game a little too much, only to find that it does not seem to end. An alcoholic seeks the comfort of strangers on a video chat website after her infant daughter disappears. There, she encounters a mysterious woman who may have the answers she's desperate for. On a call with her absentminded father, a simple question sets off an anxiety prone woman. A journalist investigates Europe's most innovative Escape Game. Going beyond the media blockade of Australia's apocalyptic megafires first-hand, see the volunteer firefighters who fought against all odds protecting their communities from total annihilation. Through a series of vignettes, the often inexplicable behaviors of contemporary humans are observed and commented upon by a droll narrator. Narrated by the timeless Stephen Fry. An absurdist dance and animation extravaganza about when cult followers turn on their leader. When COVID-19 forced his school to close and remote learning proved impossible, a teacher in Guatemala built a classroom on wheels to bring education directly to his students. Witness the reality of homelessness in Tokyo and a man who found family living among them. When a kind-hearted prison officer (Oscar Isaac, Dune, "Star Wars," "Inside Llewyn Davis") is transferred to the letter room, he soon gets involved in an inmate's personal affairs. Also starring Alia Shawkat ("Arrested Development," "Search Party"). A woman reflects on her past and wonders about her future - while having an abortion. Haunted by their childhood memories, Chinese-American drag sensation Sky returns to their hometown to confront their estranged father. Do-Rodriguez and Reyes, folk arts teachers at Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy in San Pablo, CA, could not create an in person community altar because of Covid-19 restrictions. So, the filmmakers were invited to create a film to convey their creative process and stories of loss, gratitude, and healing. On a deep space exploration, Captain Lorena is betrayed by the one person she thought she could trust. She finds letters full of love her dad wrote her years ago. A deaf African-American woman remembers the sounds of her childhood in Allensworth, the first town built and owned by African-Americans. A hunter, tormented with the approaching death of his wife, is confronted with his emotions. Unable to afford a fancy holiday, a family decides to fake one by hiding at home and posting photoshopped pictures on social media. Children cowering in terror, hiding from the unknown, only to be transported to a futuristic corridor where their anxieties are personified as a shrouded monster. A music video from Jeff Hilliard called MULLETUDE. An emotional conversation about oral sex will change their relationship forever. A woman moves into a new apartment, but strangely discovers she’s the only resident in the building. A first-generation Latinx father journeys through unrecognizable, unceded lands in the border regions between the U.S. and Mexico in search of the place where Óscar Alberto Martínez Ramírez and his young daughter Angie Valeria drowned.
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